Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

March 9, 2026

John William “J.W.” Barts, Jr. passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. He was the son of John and Marion Barts of Yanceyville, North Carolina.

J.W. grew up in Yanceyville and attended Yanceyville High School. He later attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for both his undergraduate and dental degrees, and continued his training in oral surgery at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.

While at Chapel Hill, J.W. met the love of his life, Frances Moseley. They quickly knew they were meant to be together and were married in May of 1963. After a period of service in the U.S. Navy Reserve and completing his oral surgery training, they settled in Charlotte in 1968 where he joined the practice that would become known as Drs. Austin, Porter and Barts. In 2010, he retired and spent his time playing golf, enjoying his grandchildren, traveling with Frances and continuing his pursuit of Carolina BBQ, licorice, Sudoko and Carolina blue skies. 

J.W. served in the U.S. Navy Reserve and was a member of many notable dental organizations, including the Charlotte Dental Society and the Southeastern Society for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He was a longtime member of Myers Park Presbyterian Church, where he was active in Rhodes and Johnston Boyce Sunday School. He was a member of the Sportsman’s Club and a 50 year member of Myers Park Country Club.

Known as “Pops” to his family, J.W. loved his work but treasured his time outdoors—whether gardening, playing golf, or cheering on his Tar Heels and the Panthers football.He was an amazingly devoted husband and father who will be remembered for his humor and warmth, but he truly shined with his grandchildren. He loved each of them exactly where they were in life and was their biggest cheerleader. There was never a moment when a family member doubted his love or his eagerness to lend a hand. He was truly the best.

J.W. is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances Moseley Barts; daughters, Ainslie Barts Wall (Ed) and Courtney “Buffy” Barts Follak of Charlotte; his grandchildren, Edward Wall (Grayson) of Atlanta, John William Wall of Franklin, Tennessee, Morgan Follak of Nashville, Tennessee, Mackenzie Follak of Charleston, South Carolina, and Marshall Follak of Charlotte; his beloved sister, Juanita Barts Fuquay of Greensboro; and many loved nieces and nephews. JW also leaves behind his loving and faithful companion, Tiger. The love they had for each other had no bounds. It was truly love at first sight.

A memorial service will be held Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Myers Park Presbyterian Church. The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend.

Memorials can be made to Hospice or Myers Park Presbyterian Church.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.