Background
Barr, Jacob Dexter was born on November 20, 1944 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Son of Jacob Dexter and Charlene (Vetter) Barr.
Barr, Jacob Dexter was born on November 20, 1944 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Son of Jacob Dexter and Charlene (Vetter) Barr.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Mississippi, 1966. Postgraduate, Louisiana State University School Banking, 1977. Postgraduate, Stonier Graduate School Banking-Rutgers University, 1983.
Vice president, Trustmark National Bank, Jackson, Mississippi, 1973-1976; senior vice president, branch coordinator, Trustmark National Bank, Jackson, Mississippi, 1981-1983; president, Trustmark National Bank, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, since 1983; president, Trustmark National Bank of Columbia, 1976-1981. Advisory director University of Southern Mississippi College of Business. President Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation.
Christians should exercise vigorously their responsibilities to participate in the political process by registering to vote, educating themselves about the issues, and voting according to their biblical beliefs, convictions, and values.
Every individual should try to be open to others and willing to be changed. Therefore, community members should meet regularly in order to open their hearts. Share their knowledge, thoughts and experience.
President American Cancer Society, Columbia, 1978. Chairman Boy Scouts American, 1979. President Forrest/Lamar County United Way, 1987, also campaign chairman.
Chairman South East Mississippi Regional Economic Foundation, 1988-1989, Forrest County Development Foundation, 1988-1989, Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, 1988-1989. Second lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1966-1973. Lodges: Lions, Rotary (board directors).
Married Mary Ellen Hale, August 4, 1967. Children: Sherry E., Randall D., Shannon L.