Dr. Martin DeBerry Barringer

Dr. Martin Deberry Barringer 87, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 22, 2018. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Jo Ann Williams Barringer, his sisters Betty McKeon, Phyllis Whitley and Blandina Barringer. Martin, is survived by three loving daughters and sons in law: Teresa and Steve Mescher, Lisa and Raymond Lancaster and Jeannie and Mark Adams, grandchildren: Michelle Adams, Ray, Ricky and Eddie Lancaster, and many nieces and nephews. Martin, the son of Phillip and Ora Mae Barrier Barringer, was raised in Mt Pleasant, North Carolina. He enjoyed his simple childhood, exploring nature and was grateful to his parents for instilling in him strong faith and values that shaped his life. Curious about the world and a life long learner, he enjoyed scouting, earning the rank of Eagle Scout. As an outstanding student he received a scholarship to Pfeiffer College where he met the love of his life and future wife, Jo Ann Williams. Throughout his college years, Martin worked various jobs to supplement his scholarships. In gratitude to Pfeiffer University, Martin and Jo Ann endowed a need based scholarship for students from Iredell and Cabarrus counties. Martin, an honor student earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, a Doctorate of Dental Science and Masters of Orthodontics from the University of North Carolina. During his early career, he worked for the Atomic Energy Commission hydrogen bomb project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and on a team in dental school which was awarded a NIH research grant. He served as a Naval Officer and dentist at the Green Cove Springs Naval Base, Florida. In the early 1960's Martin set up an orthodontic practice in Charlotte. Later, he served as President of both the UNC Orthodontic Alumni Association and the North Carolina Orthodontic Society. During his career he treated thousands of patients in the Charlotte area. He loved children and creating beautiful smiles on his patients using both his skill and personality. Martin was most proud of his family. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, who shared his faith, values, wisdom and talents with his family and others. In his later years, he relished reminiscing about his youthful adventures with his grandchildren. He enjoyed encouraging others and never lost his sense of humor. In his free time he and Jo Ann enjoyed tennis, bridge, traveling, and were loyal UNC basketball fans. They enjoyed their retirement years dividing their time between Charlotte and Sarasota, Florida. He was a long time member of Christ Lutheran Church and Quail Hollow Country Club. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Southminster and the Hospice team for their outstanding care and kindness. They would also like to extend their gratitude to long time family physician, Dr. James Villier, and caregiver, Janet Wash. A celebration of his life will be held at Christ Chapel on the Christ Lutheran Church Campus, 4519 Providence Road, Charlotte on September 7 at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends following the service. A cause close to our hearts is the John Reid Comita Scholarship Memorial Fund https://bit.ly/2LdhdBG Central High School, c/o Leigh Ann McClure 9450 Ray White Rd., Keller Texas 76244. John Reid, the son of a dear family friend, was on a Boy Scout camping trip to obtain Eagle Scout, when his life was cut short. He received the honor, posthumously. The fund awards college scholarships in his memory. Celebration of Life Friday, September 7, 2018 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Christ Lutheran Church 4519 Providence Rd Charlotte NC 28226 United States (704) 366-1595 Visitation Friday, September 7, 2018 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Christ Lutheran Church 4519 Providence Rd Charlotte NC 28226 United States (704) 366-1595