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Ricky Barbour Obituary
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM, Wednesday, in the Wilson’s Mills Baptist Church. Burial, with Fire Department Honors, will follow in Knollwood Memorial Cemetery.
Surviving are; his wife, Diane Parrish Barbour; sons, Chadwick Edward Barbour and wife, Jenifer, of Smithfield, and Ashley Ryan Benson and wife, Nat, of Wilson’s Mills; daughters, Valerie Lynn Thompson and husband, Jon, of Pine Level, Amy Barbour Overby and husband, Brandon, and Holly Benson Rose and husband Spencer, all of Smithfield; brother, Larry B. Barbour and wife, Eunice, of Wilson’s Mills; and five grandchildren, Bryson, Sara, Jonathan, Jordan, and Lellon.
Ricky will lie in state Tuesday at the church and the family will receive friends from 6 - 9 PM that evening.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Ricky Barbour Grandchildren’s College Fund, c/o Four Oaks Bank, P. O. Box 309, Four Oaks, NC 27524.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.parrishfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ricky Barbour
chuck stanfill
February 15, 2011
Ms. Barbour, Ryan and extended family. I am just learning of your recent loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. I knew Ricky through his work as a safety professional. His commitment to the safety of others and his sense of humor are the two things I most fondly recall. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Pam Strickland
February 8, 2011
I had worked with Ricky for many years on State leases. He was a kind and fun loving man. I bless your family and pray that God gets you through these hard times and leaves you with all the good memories.
Steve and Karen Corley
February 8, 2011
Dear Diane,
We were surprised and saddened to hear of Ricky's passing. Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to you on the loss of your dear husband.
February 8, 2011
Hello from Sharon Prince
I use to work with Ricky at Dorothia Dix Hospital and I always remember him and sometimes use his saying "you're in there like a hair in a biscuit". He was so much fun and would keep you laughing always. Even though I have not worked with him in a few years, he will still be missed. My deepest sympathy and prayers to Rickey's family. Always Sharon Prince.
February 8, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of Ricky's passing. He was a great friend...always making us laugh and enjoying life.
Kyle and Kelley Wescoe
Edna Davis
February 8, 2011
I worked with Ricky in the State Office. I always enjoyed looking at his "collectables" he kept in his office because we pulled for the same race car driver! Having just lost my husband in less than a year ago, I know the sadness you are experiencing right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Edna Davis
February 8, 2011
To Diane and Family,
We are going to miss Ricky so much! VR will never be the same without him! He was a wonderful friend and co-worker! He was so much fun to be around and always talked about his family with so much pride and love! Mike and I will treasure the great times we had with Ricky and all of you! We feel deeply blessed to have known him! We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Karen and Mike Wells
Shirley McCain
February 8, 2011
To the Barbour Family,
May God give you the comfort you need to get through your hour of saddness and for the days ahead. My prayers are with your entire family.
Shirley McCain
Greensboro NC
Denise Anderson
February 8, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. As someone else said, you could tell that he loved his family by the stories he told. We will miss him.
Portia Williams
February 7, 2011
To Chad, Amy, and Valorie: Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. No one knows what to say when something like this occurs in life, but just know that many people are thinking about you and sending love & prayers. Love, Portia
Becky Setliff
February 7, 2011
Dear Barbour Family--Ricky was so proud of his family---you could feel the love in his voice and hear the pride in his words in the many stories he told about you all. Diane I enjoyed meeting you when you traveled with Ricky to Wilmington. I know you will miss him so much. VR has benefited tremendously from his knowledge and passion for health and safety in the workplace and of course he loved the fire dept! I am very grateful to him for all the support he has given me in the Wilmington VR office. My sincerest condolences to you all and my prayers are with you.
Meredith Clawson
February 7, 2011
I am so heartbroken to hear of Mr. Ricky's passing. I will never forget all of the fun times I had with all of you. He always brought a smile to my face and made me laugh. Please know that I have all of you in my prayers and the Clayton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary does as well! God has a wonderful angel smiling down on us now! Thanks for all the memories Ricky!
Love,
Meredith Clawson (Mert)
Linda Carr
February 7, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Barbour Family. Ricky was the safety officer for my agency and a dear personal friend as well. A few years ago, he went far beyond the call of duty to assist, guide and reassure me with a potentially dangerous workplace situation. I am eternally grateful and shall forever miss him.
February 7, 2011
I am sorry to hear about Mr. Barbour's passing. He was instrumental in making the Wilmington Services for the Blind office a safer place in which to work and I personally appreciate all his efforts. Job well done!
With sympathy,
Therese Jacobs
Processing Assistant/Recptionist
DSB/Wilmington
Susan Cameron
February 7, 2011
Ricky was dedicated to Workplace Safety & was in our VR Kinston office just a couple of weeks ago making sure we had our safety doors. More than that he was a welcome site and a good friend. He always spoke highly of the family he loved so much.
My thoughts & prayers are with you as you face the difficult days ahead... I am so sorry.
Psalm 139: 1 & 2 ~ With warm regards.
George Raynor
February 7, 2011
Mr. Barbour was fine gentleman. Humorous, but serious about safety. He made a great contribution to the safety of state employees and members of the public. (He helped me teach my son about safe driving and it stuck in my son's mind during a recent ice storm and he remembered to keep his speed down and to turn into the skid...saving him from an accident). Godspeed to the Barbour family.
Amy Price
February 7, 2011
Ricky left a legacy of hard work, dedication, high integrity, and lessons for all who worked with him. He made a difference in so many lives and he made a difference in mine. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with him as part of the VR family. May God be with you. Amy Price
Jeff Amy Clayton
February 7, 2011
Prayers and thoughts are with you. I met Ricky several times and he will be missed by VR. - Jeff and Amy Clayton.
Lynn Smith
February 7, 2011
I am very saddened for the loss of a very good friend. I will miss him tremendously! My heart goes out to his wife, Diane, and family. You will be in my daily thoughts and prayers.
Haley Markel
February 7, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of your loss, Mr. Barbour was a great person and I enjoyed working with him with the VR agency and gaining his assistance with safety concerns within the agency. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Patsy Owens
February 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ricky will certainly be missed.
Clementine Hunt
February 7, 2011
I will miss Ricky very much. He was always a joy to be around, was always willing to help and always had a wealth of information to share. He was very passionate about his job with Vocational Rehabilitation and he sincerely cared about people.
Marie Waters
February 7, 2011
It was always a pleasure when Ricky would be at our Fayetteville Office to conduct the saftey meeting. I will miss not hearing his jokes. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Karen Coleman
February 7, 2011
To the Ricky Barbour Family: I am a new employee with the DHHS/VR and had only met Mr. Barbour twice. During those two encounters, it was evident to see how fond of his family he was and very passionate about his work. It did not take me long to figure out that he was a well rounded 'good ole boy' who I am sure will be greatly missed not only by his family, but his community as well... Lifting this family in prayers that God will give you peace and comfort during this time. God Bless.
February 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Ricky was a very special person to the VR agency. He helped me numerous times in the Fayetteville VR office to deal with personnel issues and safety issues. It is so difficult to believe that he has made his final transition in in just the early afternoon of his life.
Ellen Scherling-Morales
Fayetteville VR Unit Office
Stephanie Watson
February 7, 2011
Ricky was just in Wilmington last week As usual, he kept us laughing and we always haved learned so much from him. He talked about his wife, kids and grandchildren. Can't imagine the loss you must be feeling at this time. The Wilmington Services for the Blind office is in shock-we send our condolences. Ricky will be missed.
Teresa Carroll
February 7, 2011
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Your family is in my heart and prayers.
February 7, 2011
My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family. Ricky will be missed by us all. It is a great Honor to have known Ricky and to see his Passion and Love for his Family and this County. There is no doubt that this County is a better and safer place because of Ricky Barbour. Take care, Freddy Narron
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