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John T. Barringer, Jr.

November 10, 1927 ~ July 21, 2024

After a long life well lived and at the venerable age of 96, John T. Barringer, Jr. died peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 in Vero Beach, Florida.

He was born in Salisbury, North Carolina, on November 10, 1927, and served in the Army during World War II.

He spent a career with the Rural Electrification Administration, USDA, Washington, DC, holding various administrative positions, and retired in 1985.

In 1987 he and his wife Pauline moved to Vero from Alexandria, Virginia,
where they continued sailing on their boat and traveling around the country in an old VW camper van. He played golf whenever he could and did so right up to his passing. He was an active member of the Vero Beach Yacht Club, serving as Commodore for the year 2000. He also served on the board of the Vero Towers Condominium for many years where he voluntarily dedicated his time, management skills and knowledge for his fellow residents. He was affectionately known by many as “the southern gentleman”.

He is survived by his wife Pauline of 47 years; children: Joan, Tom (Vickie) and Claudia (Jack) and stepdaughter Jeanne Cox; 3 grandchildren: Lauren (Justin), Chad (Shea) and Jack; and 5 great-grandchildren: Lila, James, Emmy, Henry and Teddy.

He was predeceased by Regina Barringer, the mother of his children, grandson Brent Dellinger, and 6 younger siblings.

He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a Funeral Mass will be held in the fall. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation in his honor may be made to a favorite charity.

Condolence

Kim Slevin

July 30, 2024, 1:40 am

Only met him a couple times but he seemed full of fun and had a kind smile. Who doesn’t love a southern Gentleman ??? and he was Father to my dear friend Joan Marie. Sounds like he lived a beautiful life!! Love and Blessings to the family, with Sympathy, and symphony, kim slevin

Gerald G Anchors

August 3, 2024, 5:47 pm

I knew John for almost 15 years. Mostly long distance because I bought a property next door to him, but didn’t reside there until the past year and a half. Often I would phone down from New England if I had a question about the property or HOA. He always had time for me, with a cheerful greeting and his vast body of knowledge.
After moving down I got to know John better and enjoyed our chats. I really admired his perpetual smile and easy going demeanor. He will surely be missed.

Fritz Kinzel

August 3, 2024, 9:30 pm

Wonderful survival spirit: “I’m hanging in there.”

Fran and Dick

August 23, 2024, 2:33 pm

We never lose those we give to God! St. Augustine

Rest in peace John B.

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