This site is dedicated to the memory of Jimmy Barr (23.4.1921 - 23.2.2008)

Jimmy Barr was born in Auchenheath, Lanarkshire, Scotland in 1921. A true gentleman, once met, he could never be forgotten. Jimmy was a striking example of someone who never stops trying - he overcame a rare form of leukaemia aged just 3 to later become a national athletic champion, scholar, engineer and tax inspector. He was adored by his wife May, whom he married in 1945 and their Golden Wedding Anniversary was celebrated shortly before May died very suddenly and unexpectedly in May 1995. He continues to be loved, cherished, admired and respected by his children Marilyn and George, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jimmy's beautiful and powerful legacy is the close family he leaves behind, imbued with faith, a passion for integrity, their Scottish heritage, and of course, his treasury of wonderful stories.

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