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John Daniel Barringer, age 85, passed away on March 7th, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 24th, 1940 in Kannapolis, NC, the son of the late Hiller Davis Barringer and Callie Winecoff Barringer.
John was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, and he began his career in the mechanized U.S. Army. He later became an industrial/commercial electrical contractor and ran his own business, Barnhardt Electric, with his brother-in-law, John Barnhardt. Together they wired many of the buildings in downtown Charlotte, NC.
John was a long-time aviator, mechanic, and tinkerer. Those who knew him know that there is nothing he couldn’t build or repair. One of his biggest accomplishments was rebuilding and restoring his Piper PA-12 airplane from the ground up. He was a lifetime member of the EAA Chapter 3.
Most important of all to John was his friends and family. Coming from a large family of his own, John cherished every moment with his children, grandchildren, and extended family. He was our biggest supporter, the glue that holds us all together, and had a way of making everyone feel cared for.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Barringer, Richard Barringer, and David Barringer; and 4 sisters, Betty Rapp, Hilda Barringer, Phyllis Safrit, and Ruby Barringer.
Surviving John is his wife of 64 years, Beverley Barringer, two daughters, Lorrie and Meredith, six grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and receiving will be held at Mount Moriah Ev. Lutheran Church in China Grove, NC (750 Mt. Moriah Church Rd, China Grove, NC 28083) on Friday, March 13th, 2026, from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM. The family will receive friends before the service from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Instead of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association (https://diabetes.org/ways-to-give/memorial-gift) or the EAA Chapter 1083, John’s long-time local chapter (email treasurer@eaa1083.org or secretary@eaa1083.org).
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Barringer family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Betsey Hayes Lambert says
I have lost a loving brother.
Tanya Stanley says
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers of peace and comfort for you and your family. I haven’t seen you in years but I do think about and pray for all my cousins. This is your cousin Tanya (McBride).
Tracey Cox says
My Uncle Johnny had a tremendous impression on how loving and close families look like along with all my aunts and uncles. What a gift that becomes more precious with every year I have lived and grown and observed families. I am so blessed! My Aunt Beverly and Uncle Johnny and all my mom’s sisters and brothers and siblings mirrored what family really feels like. How precious it is! My Uncle Johnny made me feel in cluded, important…a sense of belonging. He never had to say much his strong yet quiet presence always made me feel safe. I saw how well he loved his daughters and my Aunt Beverly and his wifes family like his own and I learned what security in extended family feels like. I am so blessed to have aunts and uncles like this! He had a gentle way and as a very sensative little girl I scared easily with male authority. But not with my Uncle Johnny. He was always smiling and his eyes and gentle laugh said you are accepted and you are important. I will always love you Uncle Johnny. My husband Jimmy does as well AND YOU SHARED THAT WONDERFUL TINCKERING INVENTIVE GIFT with our sons and your grandchildren. When you made the train for the grandkids to ride on and the barbecue. I will always remember your beautiful family farm and tire swing and most wonderful food I have ever had from the garden. I will treasure my memories of Your sweet sister Ruby and David and all the simple treasures in those golden summer days playing with Lorrie and your presence there silent yet so strong in the background..making us feel safe. I will miss you Uncle Johnny. Thank you for all you did and how well you loved! Also for taking me up in your airplane! Wow! I will never forget. You were so trustworthy and kind and gentle. I look so forward to seeing you and the rest of the family that has gone on to heaven. What a wonderful homecoming we will all have!
My love…Tracey
Janet Kotish says
Love to my friend and church member, Beverley. We are so sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy to you, your girls, and all of the family. I know John will be greatly missed. Janet and Michael Kotish
Jana Brown says
Dear Beverley,
Lewis and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the death of John. While it has been many years since we have seen him, we remember his kindness and help with our aviation camp the year Taylor attended.
We remember you fondly and hope that as time passes, your pain and sorrow will fade.
Sincerely,
Lewis and Jana Brown
EAA Chapter 1083