Rev. Jack and Barbara Cathcart

Barbara Louise Cathcart, 87, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully in her home the morning of Friday, March 6, 2020. Her husband, the Rev. Jack Lee Cathcart, 87, passed away peacefully later that same day and joined his bride in their new heavenly home.

Barbara Cathcart was born May 5, 1932, in Harrisburg, Illinois, to Louis and Helen Gidcumb Jackson.

The Rev. Jack Cathcart was born May 21, 1932, in Harrisburg to John and Edith Durfee Cathcart.

They were married March 29, 1951, in Springfield, Illinois, and would have celebrated 69 years of marriage this month.

The Rev. Jack Cathcart was ordained in 1951. He and Barbara pastored Calvary Temple in Cape Girardeau. Together, they devoted their lives to the ministry of Jesus Christ. They had a heart for people, dedicated themselves to serving others, and through Him, they touched countless lives. On March 6, they began their new life together in heaven.

Survivors include their daughters, Jackie L. Niswonger of Cape Girardeau, Ruth E. (Ron) Niswonger of Jackson and Cynthia R. Cathcart of Cape Girardeau; grandchildren, Eric L. (Kimber) Niswonger, Kelli R. Wilson and Travis A. (Mary) Niswonger; and great-grandchildren, Mary and Eli Niswonger, with another expected in July.

They were preceded in death by their parents; her sister, Phyllis Perry; his brothers, John William, S.C. and Jerry Cathcart, and sister, Louise Stephenson; and, their grandson-in-law, Michael Wilson.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ron Brown officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.