Raymond V. "Shorty" Barr, 81, of Peach Bottom, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 12, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born in New Texas, he was the son of the late Veryl R. and Ella M. (Duff) Barr. Ray was the beloved husband of Nancy M. (Shearer) Barr, and together they shared 51 years of marriage this past December.

Ray graduated from Solanco High School and worked as a spray painter retiring from Ford New Holland, now Case New Holland. Following retirement, he worked at Four Seasons Golf Club in Landisville, and later Crossgates Golf Club in Millersville, where he loved being a lackey. An avid outdoorsman, Ray always enjoyed sitting on the front porch and taking in the scenery. He made many friends and had fond memories of playing in the church softball league. Ray was a sprint car dirt track racing enthusiast and a lifetime Boston Red Sox fan. Ray was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Washington Lodge No. 156, Lancaster Lodge of Perfection and the Harrisburg Consistory. He was also a longtime member of Little Britain Presbyterian Church in Peach Bottom.

In addition to his wife, Nancy, Ray is survived by his children, Ann Marie Barr and Mitch Barr, as well as his grandson, "his best buddy" Mitchell, and his granddaughter, Morgan, affectionately known as "Bug". Also surviving is his brother, William E. Overly and his wife Mildred; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Henry S. Overly, Sherman C. Overly and Chester C. Barr, and a sister, Marie E. Ragan.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Little Britain Presbyterian Church . 255 Little Britain Church Road, Peach Bottom, PA 17563. Guests will be received for a viewing prior to the service starting at 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ray's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P O Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.