John Kenny Barron, age 64, of Dublin, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Kenny was born November 25, 1952 in Laurens County to the late Wilbon and Lois Foskey Barron. He grew up in Dodge County but lived most of his life in Laurens County. He was retired owner and operator of Oconee Rental and former track manager of the 441 Speedway. Mr. Barron also served as past president of the Laurens County Sportsmen's Club. In addition to his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by his son, Micky Barron; sisters, Kay Barron, Barbara Ann Towle, Patsy Gilbert, and Judy Stephens, and a son-in-law, Matthew Guthrie. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Peterson Barron, of Dublin; daughters, Amanda Guthrie (William Tootle), of Glenville, and Triste Walker (Timothy), of Dublin; son, Bradley Grainger (Jesica), of Dublin; grandchildren, Tiffany Barron, John Jackson, Charleigh Walker, Lilly Walker, Braxton Grainger, and Gavin and Emily Grainger; brother, Ronnie Barron (Karen), of Dublin; sisters, Joyce Allen (Doyle), of Chester, Jackie Kight and Kathy Jo Barron, both of Dublin; mother-in-law, Charlene Peterson, of Soperton; brother-in-law, J.W. Gilbert, of Dexter, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home. Services will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. Dwayne Clements and Rev. Proctor Chambliss will officiate. Burial will be held privately. Pallbearers will be Randy Garnto, Darryl Garnto, Clifford Garnto, Keith Jessup, Jason Baggett, and Kevin Baggett. Honorary pallbearers will be David Williams, William Hall, Bill Watson, Tony Shurling, Mike Gay, Steve Dixon, Forrest Pruett, Keith Smith, Stacey Smith, Dennis Register, and J.W. Gilbert. The family will receive guests at the Barron Family residence.