Bert H. Barrs, age 95, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 11, 1915 in Wauchula, FL. which was DeSoto County at the time. Bert lived in Sebring, FL, Zolfo Springs, FL. and Newberry, FL before returning to DeSoto County. Bert loved his family and the Lord. He was a member of the Church of God, where he was a Sunday school teacher and member of the finance committee. He served our Country in the United States Navy and was active duty during World War II. Bert also enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working and raising homing pigeons. He is survived by one daughter; Carolyn Sue( Charles B.) Chambers of Jackson, GA; four grandchildren, Pamela (Robert) Frisbee of Woodstock GA, Kimberly (Tracy) Rice of Griffin, GA, Charles (Debby) Chambers of Locust Grove, GA and Craig (Cindi) Chambers of McDonough, GA; eight great grandchildren, Lauren McDonald, Amanda Frisbee, Evan Frisbee, Joshua Rice, Julie Rice, Jacob Rice, Catherine Chambers and Christopher Chambers; step great grandchild, Louise Tysoe; sister in law Lorene (Pete) Griffin of Nocatee, FL; special adopted family, Wayne and Carol Sloan, Mitch and Ester Ballard and Jeremy and Rachel Clements. Bert was preceded in death by two wives, Eula Mae Parrish Barrs and Louise Cross Barrs, parents John F. and Annie Raulerson Barrs, brothers Carlos Barrs and Harlace Barrs and sisters Verna Keith and Irene Collins. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday, August 18, 2010 from 11:00AM until 1:00PM at the Church of God, 1423 Oak St., Arcadia. Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 1:00PM at the church with Rev. Steve Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Joshua Creek Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at pongerkaysgrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.