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Jimmy Barber Obituary
ELIZABETH CITY - Jimmy "Blair" Barber Jr, 56, Left his earthly body November 25, 2016. Left to cherish his memories is his loving wife, Nellie Baum-Barber of Elizabeth City NC and some very close friends. He will be dearly missed but his spirit will live on in our hearts forever. When Blair wasn't taking care of his bride he was an avid outdoorsman; he loved fishing and very fond of the Point down on Hatteras Island. Blair was known as the Mountain Man. To celebrate the life of Blair, we will hold a memorial service at one of his favorite spots, Friday, December 2, 2016 at 5:00 pm, the home of Chris & Mary Myatt, 1600 Ulster Drive, Elizabeth City NC, 27909. In lieu of flowers, Please make donation to the "Go Fund Me" page. https://www.gofundme.com/jimmy-blair-barber-memorial-fund.
As published in The Daily Advance
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Joan Summers
December 5, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Blair's family. He was such a good young man who loved life! He will surely be missed by all who knew him.
December 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Blair was my sister in law's brother. I have not seen him in years. But the Blair I knew was a good looking, fun loving young man. You will be in my prayers.
Mary Ann L. Whitley
Amy Leonard
December 5, 2016
Losing our brother is very sad. He was a fun loving person.
Kitty Burgess
December 2, 2016
Nellie, I'm so very sorry for your loss. (((Hugs)))
Poppy Hassell
December 1, 2016
To Blairs family and Nellie, may God surround you in his loving arms. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Nellie, love you.
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