Carlton Barr Obituary (1950 - 2024) - Beaufort, South Carolina

GYSGT Carlton Demonte Barr, 73, USMC, husband of Barbara Ellen Richards, of Beaufort, SC, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at MUSC in Charleston, SC. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am at Anderson Funeral Home with a Graveside funeral service to follow at 12:00 noon at Beaufort National Cemetery with full military honors. Follow the graveside services, family and friends are invited to AmVets Post 70 on Ribaut Road in Port Royal, SC. Carl was born on October 19, 1950 in Elk, PA. Preceded in death by His Mother Ms. Rebecca Whitting Little, Father: John A. Barr, Wife: Ms. Debbie Barr, and Step-Daughter: Shannon Owens. Surviving in addition to his wife, Barbara; is one son, Carlton Barr, Jr.; one step son, Chris Masucci; one brother, Gary Barr; four grandchildren, Kayla Krings, Shyanna Owens, Jania Masucci, and Isabell Masucci. Gunnery Sergeant Carlton D. Barr, served in the United States Marines for more than 20 years, receiving multiple awards including Good conduct Medal w/5 stars, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendations with stars, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service, Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, With Palm and Frame, Navy Unit Commendation w/2 stars, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Commendation Civil Action Color w/Bar Palm and frame, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/star, letter of Appreciation the AWD, Rifle Expert Badge 4th Award, Pistol Expert Badge 3rd Award, Navy Achievement Medal w/ Combat V, Navy Achievement Medal. Sergeant Carlton "Gunny" Barr served with the Beaufort County Sheriffs Department from 1998 -2012. Carl was associated with many other meaningful and community oriented organizations such as: Post Commander of AMVETS Post 70, Beaufort, SC from 2014 -2020 and Trustee from 2020-2024, and Department of South Carolina Trustee as well as served as AMVETS Post 2 Commander from 2023 -2024. Gunny was active with Explorers, Boy Scouts of America, DAV, Victory Veterans Victory House, and other organizations throughout South Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Veterans Victory House in Walterboro, SC. Click this link to view additional details about Carlton's Services: https://my.gather.app/remember/carlton-barr