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Joseph Barber Obituary
He was a former Vice President of First Citizens Bank (1963-1982), Director of Div. of Personnel Management Services for NC Dept. of Human Resources (1982-1985), Senior Deputy Commissioner of NC Dept. of Insurance (1985-1988). He has since been retired.
Because he loved children, Joe was one of the people who helped develop the Capital Area Soccer League. He coached teams in the league for 10 years. Joe was instrumental in developing the WRAL-TV Soccer Park and his son and several grandchildren played in CASL. Joe was a member of and Admin. VP of Raleigh Jaycees and received the Outstanding Young Man Award in Wake Co. (1974), one of the Outstanding Young Mens Awards' in America (1974); past President Raleigh Kiwanis Club; past President Raleigh Boy's Club; Board Member NC Housing Finance Agency, Raleigh YMCA, Wake Co. Mental Health Board, United Fund Board, Vice Chair Raleigh Parks & Recreation Board, Chairman NC Manufactured Housing Board, VP Capital Area Soccer League and was a member of North Ridge Country Club, Star Hill Golf and Country Club and the Raleigh Little Theater. Joe was a member of White Memorial Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and Deacon.
Joe is survived by his wife, Dot, a son, Joe W Barber, IV and wife Marianne, six grandsons: Justin William, Andrew Joseph, Matthew Phillip, Nathan Chester, Alex Frederick, Michael Brian, all of Raleigh; a sister, Joan Barber Falkner and husband John H. Falkner of Henderson, NC; four nieces, three nephews; several cousins and many wonderful friends. He was also predeceased by his mother-in-law and father-in law, Kathleen Bell Hicks and Montague H. Hicks of Raleigh; his dogs Bear and Fluffy.
The funeral will be held 11:00 am Friday at White Memorial Presbyterian Church on Oberlin Rd.
Burial will be at Historic Oakwood Cemetery Mausoleum immediately following the service. Visitation will be at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home St. Mary's Street, Raleigh from 6:30 – 8:30 pm , Thursday, July 1.
Memorials may be made to the Joseph W. Barber, III Scholarship Fund, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC; White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh NC 27607; The Raleigh Boys and Girls Club, the Wake Co. SPCA or to charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Barber
Bogue House
July 17, 2010
Dot,
We will always remember Joe's love for a good barbecue sandwich and bowl of clam chowder.
Thanks for being great customers and our ability to get to know you and Joe over the years.
May God Bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Bob Brooks
July 13, 2010
Dot,
Camie and I extend our prayers to you and your family on Joe's passing. He was a fine man and his memories in the Raleigh Jaycees and the Raleigh Kiwanis Club will always be with us.
Bob and Camie Brooks
Roger Hunnicutt
July 8, 2010
Dottie and Little Joe, We were out of town last week and just found out about Joes' passing today.Our hearts and prayers are with you.We have had many enjoyable times with the two of you and his memories will not be soon forgotten. Love, Roger and Jackie Hunnicutt
July 7, 2010
Dottie, We were so, so sad to see Joe's obituary in the paper. We have such happy memories of the years we lived on Banbury Rd. backing up to all the Barbers, before we had a family of our own. You were such kind neighbors. We enjoyed all the pictures on this website and hope to see you soon.
Sincerely, Lide and Bill Anderson
July 6, 2010
Dot, Little Joe, and family,
Our hearts go out to you at this very trying time. So sorry to have missed the service since we were in Ohio. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you ever since hearing of Joe's passing.
Love,
Margie and Don Penven
Sheldon Fogel
July 6, 2010
Dot,
Condolences on Joe's passing. I only have wonderful memories of Joe and the contributions he made to so many lives with his jocular and keen sense of humor. His love for his community is well documented but to me it was the love and devotion that he had to you, "little" Joe and the grandchildren that will live forever. God bless!
Shelly Fogel
July 6, 2010
Dottie and family,Jack and I are so truly sorry about Joe's passing. We are in upstate NY for the summer, or we would have been at the service for him. Please know that we are thinking of you and the family. We will miss him. We hope to see you at the coast when we get back in Oct! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jack and Patti Stimpson
July 5, 2010
Dear Dottie,
It was a surprise to see Joe's name in the orbituaries. Unfortunately we had not seen you quite a while; however, we will never forget the friendship we enjoyed in the Raleigh Jaycees. Joe was a blessing to his friends and family. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this time. May God comfort you and your family.
Our love and sympathy,
Phyllis and Bob Carter
LIsa Reichstein
July 4, 2010
Dottie and Joe, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. We are thinking and praying for you.
Lisa, Bill, Robert and Patrick Reichstein
July 4, 2010
heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you and the family Sara Jenkins Class of 58
Phil Kirk
July 3, 2010
Dot and family, As I read the obituary I marveled and thanked God for Joe's many contributions to the Raleigh/Wake County community. While we had a few political differences, I always appreciated his positive outlook on life and his desire to help others. While you and your family grieve over this loss, you can also celebrate his Christian life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope to see you sometime to tell you this personally.
Russ Oliver
July 2, 2010
Joe: My prayers are with you and your family. Russ Oliver
July 2, 2010
So sorry to hear of another classmates passing away. I knew Joe, but not well in school. All my prayers go to his family at this time. God be with you all at this time. Becky Oglesby Hughes
Jerry Price
July 2, 2010
Dottie, I am so sorry to hear about Joe. He and I were friends since High School. I will always remember his Woodie that played Mary Had a Little Lamb. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry Price
Chap Ragland
July 2, 2010
Dear Dottie and family,
Ann and I are very to hear of Joe's death. It was a surprise even though we knew of his health issues. We are going to miss our get-togethers in Swansboro. Know that you are in our prayers. With Love, Chap and Ann Ragland
July 2, 2010
Dottie,
So sorry. It was a long haul for both of you. I'll be in touch.
Just today, I am visiting at my brother Jim's home in VaBeach.
He extends his condolences.
Horace Bone
Harry Bynum
July 2, 2010
Dear Dottie,
I was so sorry to pick the paper up and see where Joe had passed away. I had not seen him in several years but he was a good friend and neighbor when we lived next to you in Swansboro. I will be thinking of you in the days ahead.
jim Quinn
July 1, 2010
Dear Dottie and family:
We were distressed to learn of Joe's passing.
It is hard to imagine the depth of loss for such a longtime companion, friend, father and husband.
Our thoughts are with you.
Jim and Sonnya Quinn
Raleigh
Our hearts are with you.
July 1, 2010
Dottie, I am so sorry to hear of Joe's death. He was a fine gentleman and a great friend to John (died in 2005). Life will not be the same, but he will live in your heart forever. Take care of yourself.
Love, Ann Stwart
July 1, 2010
We have such wonderful memories of Joe and the family during the weddings in Tennessee. I'm so glad we were able to share such happy times. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Much Love,
Suzanne, Ken, Andrew, Johnathan, Grant and Holden Parker
PEGGY MOOREVOLLMAR
July 1, 2010
A LOVELY MAN HAS DEPARTED FOR HEAVEN AND HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS AS YOU DEAL WITH YOUR GRIEF.
Doug and Bobbie DeBank
July 1, 2010
My dearest Dottie, Joe IV and his wife and boys...All of you know how much your dear husband/dad meant to us. What wonderful memories we have shared, almost too many to mention...Jaycee parties, Lamplighter parties,(we all loved to dance), North Ridge dinners and events, Doug and Joe and their Saturday golf games. We lived across the street on Greenway Ave. in CC Homes, Kyle just a tiny tot and "little Joe" was born. Then we moved to within a few blocks from each other in our first real homes. Dottie and I and our Jaycettes and Bridge Clubs. Then our second home in Beaufort and theirs in Swansborough..we never got very far apart. Doug mentioned after Dot called, "I think Joe was my very best friend." Gosh, we are going to miss you, Joe, and our good times, but we have such beautiful and wonderful memories of all the GOOD times. RIP dear Joe. Dottie, Joe and family, we love you all so much. Our hearts are hurting. God bless you and sustain you during this very difficult time.
Courtney Stokes
July 1, 2010
My prayers are with the Barber family during your time of sorrow. May you find peace knowing Joe's spirit remains with the family.
Warmest Regards,
Courtney Stokes
July 1, 2010
Dottie, we are so glad that we had those fun visits with you and Joe recently and heard lots of childhood memories and stories from Skellie and Joe. We will miss him and we send our love to you. We will be in touch when we get to Raleigh. Patty and Skellie
July 1, 2010
Dear Dotty and Joe,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We have been praying for all the family since we were notified. We feel very blessed that we knew Joe and what a caring man he was. Our love to all, Bob and Linda
July 1, 2010
To Joe IV and the whole family; As a neighbor and professional contact during the years I am reminded of so many times when Joe's humor and his concern for family were evidenced. My deepest sympathies for all of the children and grandchildren and for all who knew this grand-hearted man. Sally Wade, Raleigh
Johnny Miller
July 1, 2010
Dottie,
I am so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. We were very good friends and Ill miss that smiling face. I know that you are hurting...please know that all of us who knew Joe are hurting too.
July 1, 2010
Dottie, I first met Joe in the 4th grade. In the years since then, he was always the "same ole' Joe." Our prayers go out to you and the family.
Raymond and Judy James
Richard Hendrickson
July 1, 2010
Joe was a good man.
He was always upbeat and was a pleasure to be around.
I will miss you friend.
Arlene Pulley
July 1, 2010
Dear Dottie,
I am so sorry to hear about Joe. Though I haven't seen him in years, I have great memories of the times we all shared back in the seventies and eighties. Such a warm, kind man, always with a smile and a friend to everyone. I had no idea "Little Joe" had six boys. He will surely be missed by so many but especially those Grandsons. Dottie, my thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family at this difficult time.
Hunter Brown
July 1, 2010
Dot, I don't know where to begin. I am so sad to hear about Joe this morning. I was just thinking of yall and found that number you left me this week. It was a honor to know Joe and my deepest thoughts & prayers will be with you & your family. Sincerely,
Hunter Brown
Lanny Aldrich
July 1, 2010
Our prayers are with all of you at this stressful time. We at Hendrick Dodge appreciated Joe's sense of humor during visits to see Joe IV and we know he will be dearly missed by those grandsons!
Nancy Ginger
July 1, 2010
I worked with Joe at First Citizens during the 70's. He was such a gentleman and was so devoted to his family. I send my sincere sympathy to Dottie the entire family. What a full and rewarding life! God bless you all.
Gail (Smith) Bullock
July 1, 2010
Although I had not seen Joe since graduation from Broughton in 1958, I remember him as a really great guy with a lot of sense.
My prayers are with his family, friends and fellow classmates; we have suffered a tragic loss.
Hunter George
June 30, 2010
Dot, As you can imagine this came as a complete shock to me. Joe had been on my mind for some time.You and the family have my prayers and whatever support I can give. I loved Joe like a brother, because we grew up together. May God's blessings and peace rest upon you.
Juanita Dixon
June 30, 2010
Dottie, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers
June 30, 2010
Dear Barber Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. We know how much you will miss him. Please know we love you and we send our deepest sympathies to you all.
God bless,
Al, Pam and Emily Klopsic
Joshua Klopsic
Jenny, Matt and Luca Cavalieri
Mary and Dick Hess
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