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Lewis Barber Obituary

A funeral service for Mr. Lewis Barber Sr. will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Zion Baptist Church, 225 Byrne St., Petersburg, Va. The Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr., pastor, will officiate. Interment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum.

Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the church.

The family will assemble at 10 a.m. at the residence the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 732-9386.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Barber online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2009.

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Caroline Knight

November 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Fred & Jean Dillard

November 14, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Delora Wegman

November 13, 2009

Mary we are very sad to hear about your loss,may god bring you peace & comfort.You need anything let Dave & I know.God Bless....
Dave & Dee Wegman

November 12, 2009

Mrs. Barber and Son:
God's comfort and blessings will sustain you. Cast your burdens upon Him and he will give you rest.
Mary Witherspoon Goodwyn

William Roudette

November 12, 2009

Ruth:
This is Willie May's brother I guess
you know me best as "Babe Bro" Roudette
I am sorry about Lewis, You have been
married so long. Take courage you can
see him again.If I can help call 733 2810

November 10, 2009

Lewis and ms.Ruth
JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT OUR HEART FELT PRATERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.STANLEY AND GAYLE DAVIS-LEE-AUGUSTA AVENUE

Gayle Bailey

November 10, 2009

My prayers and thoughts are with you, cousin Ruth and if you need anything I'm just a phone call away.

Vernon Brown

November 9, 2009

Heartfelt sympathy and much love to you, as you go through this time of grief. I will deeply miss my uncle Lewis.

Sharon (Barber) Harper

November 9, 2009

My heart is saddened at the passing of my great Uncle Louis. I will miss his beautiful smile and the love he so shared with his family. His memory will be greatly cherished. My prayers are with the family as we celebrate his life.

Deidra Smithson

November 8, 2009

My deepest heartfelt sympathies are extended to the Barber Family in your time of loss. Know that I am thinking of you during this time and it is my prayer that you will find strength and peace in God.

Matthew Howell Jr

November 8, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Phyllis Davis

November 8, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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