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JOHN BARBOUR Obituary
JOHN MELVIN BARBOUR
Born December 8, 1956, the 10th child of the late William and Mary Barbour. Peanut as he was affectionately known, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, October 8, 2012. He leaves to mourn 10 siblings, James (Annie), William (Nellie), Lydia Ann, Theresa, Thomas, David, Charles and Robert (Natasha) Barbour, Mary Jenifer and Thelma (Louis) Bowman; uncle, Dr. Joseph Jones; two aunts, Annie Barbour and Alice Thomas; other relatives and friends. Visitation, Saturday, October 13 from 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment St. Mary's Newport Cemetery.
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for JOHN BARBOUR
October 16, 2012
with much love the johnson family wayne,bea,lets,wayne-wayne,denzel
Tonya (cookie ) Dorsey
October 13, 2012
My condolences and prayers goes out to the Barbour family.
My pearut rest in peace.
Sandy,Janet, Brenda, Betty & J.R.
October 12, 2012
We extend our condolences to the Barbour family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. The Turner Family.
Shawnree Baker
October 12, 2012
Our condolences go out to the Barbour family. We knew Peanut very well. We hope that God's grace will be with the family during this difficult time.
Joseph (Buck) and Dorothy and
the Baker family
Bridget Govan
October 12, 2012
Sending sympathy, love and prayers to the Barbour family. Please know that God is caring for you through this difficuit time. R.I.P. Peanut!
Paul and Beverly Wade
October 12, 2012
We are deeply saded to hear about the passing Peanut. Sending our sympathy, love and prayers to the Barbour family. Please know that God is caring for you through this difficuit time.
Sheilah Travers-Chapman
October 12, 2012
I will always remember the good times we shared at the ball games in Wicomico. R.I.P.
Alice Waters
October 12, 2012
My heart felt condolences go out to the family.
Agnes Yates and family
October 12, 2012
Our condolences to the Barbour family. Peanut almost always had a smile on his face, and he had a kind heart. We will always remember the fun times we had whenever you visited our home. Rest in peace.
Sharon Harris
October 11, 2012
Monica and Barbour family, my heart heart is heavy to hear about the passing of your love one. My prayers are with you during this time.
Andrea Proctor
October 10, 2012
Uncle Peanut,
May you rest in peace with the lord. You will be missed by all your family and friends. May God Bless us as we grieve your absents from body. See you again when I get there. Love Always, Candy
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