Donald Barriner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2019.

Donald F. Barriner of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away June 9, 2019 at the age of 85. He was a resident of Baton Rouge since 1965, born and raised in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He served in the US Army, in the Korean War, was a POW and received the Purple Heart 65 years later in a ceremony on May 5, 2016 where the Mayor of Baton Rouge proclaimed that day "Don Barriner Day". He leaves behind a large loving family, wife and love of his life Barbara Barriner, three children - son, Kimothy Barriner, daughter Ann & Richard Harrington, daughter Georgia & Tony Pierce, seven grandchildren, Trina Barriner, Kimberly Abess, Carl Thoreson, Josephine Leonard, Sarah Pierce, Victoria Harrington, and Vaughan Pierce, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. He owned and operated DF Machine Shop in Baton Rouge for over 35 years. He was a loving husband and wonderful father. Memorial services pending

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July 30, 2019

Grandchild

Trina Barriner

Miss my Pawpaw and his funny stories. Im really missing how the alligator bit him right now. =(

June 15, 2019

Sure am missing him....

June 12, 2019

Barry Jarreau

Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.

June 12, 2019

T. I.

Please accept my sincere condolences to family and friends. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time (Psalm 29:11).

June 11, 2019

Thank you for your service Mr.Barriner may you Rest In Peace

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