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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.
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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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