Reace "The Baron" Barra Jr.

Reace "The Baron" Barra Jr. obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

Reace Barra Obituary

An accomplished plaster, painter, bartender and an avid cook, he passed away at 5 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. He was 62, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Neely United Methodist Church, pastored by Rev. Arnold V. Brown, Sr., Monday, Nov. 26, from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10:30 a.m., conducted by Rev. Henry Lamb. He is survived by a devoted friend, Vanessa Isadore; one daughter, Ebony Nicole Barra; three adopted daughters, Charisma Hall, Adreaunna Johnson, and Neicy Martin, all of Baton Rouge, LA; one son, Reace Barra, III; three sisters, Linda H. (Donald, Sr.) Johnson, Pamela B. Knox and Delphia J. Duncan, all of Baton Rouge, LA; one brother, Michael W. Johnson; three adopted brothers, Sam Jones, Wycliff (Sheila) Robertson, all of Baton Rouge, LA, and David (Rosie) Spence Jr., of Baytown TX; two granddaughters, Mychelle and Mahaylia Williams; one uncle, Central (Margaret) Barra, of Milwaukee, WI; one aunt, Vivian Morrison, of Baton Rouge, LA; and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reace Barra, Sr. and Nellie J. Barra; grandparents; and a host of other relatives. Arrangements with Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home, (225) 927-1640.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 21 to Nov. 25, 2012.
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Rest In Peace, Reace. I will cherish our childhood days in the bottom with fond memories. To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by God's love and the support of family and friends.

Delta Howard Pellerin

December 8, 2012

Reace is another warrior gone home.Your job here is complete you now guard the heaven gates with your brothers that have gone before you. Rest in peace fellow Marine, see you on the other side.

Marion(BooBoo)(Mck1967) Lee(USMC-Viet Nam-Vet)

November 27, 2012

Rest in Peace my Brother. I will always remember the good old days in the "Bottom". Deuces.

Clifton Roberson

November 26, 2012

~my trips home to Mckinley St., will never be the same, I will miss my calls home to hear your voices - I miss you and Mom & Dad and my memories will keep you forever in my heart. I love you Bro & knowing that you are with 'my family of Angels' watching over us, comforts me as I look at your smile~ heart 2U ~ forever your Sister

Sandra Foster Carter

November 26, 2012

Rest in peace Reace

The Brooks Family

November 26, 2012

Reace Jr I will always Love You and I will miss your jokes and your smile. Rest In Peace my friend.

Patrick Patterson Ross

November 25, 2012

You will be truly missed. May God bless your family and we will continue to keep your family in our prayers! R.I.P. Telisha Stanton

November 24, 2012

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Olivet O'Connor and Family

November 24, 2012

You will always be missed.

ChickADee

November 23, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Betty wright (Mck)

November 23, 2012

God only take the best and you were the "BEST", rest in peace my "FRIEND".

Henry Commenia

November 23, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Andrew&Carrie Lee Chatman

November 22, 2012

Remembering, the times we spent running up & down West McKinley St. South Baton Rouge(the bottom) our domain. RIP my friend. To the family Philippians 4:6&7 let God's peace reign in your life.

Pastor Charles A. Johnson

November 22, 2012

So sorry you are gone Reace but God knows best RIP

Loretta Hopkins Brandon

November 21, 2012

I will miss you dearly my dear friend

Velma m. Dorsey

November 21, 2012

Mr.& M rs. William L. Bean,Jr.

November 21, 2012

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