Mike Barber

On the morning of April 10, 2015, Mike Barber peacefully passed away at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock with his sister Teresa at his side. He no longer has to struggle to breathe as a result of COPD and is now free from chronic back pain. Mike was born on May 14, 1947 in Mena, Arkansas, where he lived most of his life. He spent the past year in North Little Rock, Arkansas, near his sister Teresa.. Mike loved the outdoors and watching sports, especially the Razorbacks. Upon completing high school, he joined the US Marine Corp. During his time in the US Marine Corp he was recognized for "Heroic Achievement" while serving in Vietnam where he assisted with the injured and fought flames after an explosion of an 155mm Howitzer while being exposed to exploding ammunition. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vivian and Thell Barber; brother, Randy Barber; and grandparents, Buster and Villa Brown and Dora and Frank Barber. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Barber-Benoit of Niantic, Ct, Zach Barber of Bowling Green, Ky, Jeff Barber of Bozeman, Mt, grand-daughters Isabella Benoit and Tori Barber, sister, Teresa Barber Smith (Rickey) of Sherwood, Ar, niece, Amanda Smith-Tran (Trung), great niece, Maggie Tran of Carrollton, Tx, and a host of cousins and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 20, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. at the Beasley Wood Chapel in Mena. Contributions may be made to Hospice Home Care, 2200 South Bowman Rd, Little Rock, Ar 72211. A special thank you to Ms. Linda Huggins and Bro. Paul Holderfield for their visits and support in Mike's last days.