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BORN
1934
DIED
2020
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Leo Barbour Obituary
Leo was an adventurer/explorer, and had an exceptional love for seafood. His travels took him all over the world. Leo enjoyed the outdoors, the fresh "warm" air, and the serenity of peaceful beaches. He believed in the Lord Jesus, a "simple life", (not materialistic); and good old-fashioned conversations with family and friends. His biggest enjoyment was playing the stock market, and in his younger years tinkering with cars. If you needed something fixed, just ask- he could fix anything!
Leo was preceded in death by his ex-wife and high school sweetheart Rose Marie Barbour; parents, Thelbert Barbour, Fannie and stepfather Waverly Wood. Leo left behind his daughters, Venus Toler (Gary) of Smithfield, Vickie Barbour of Newport News, Linda Gunter (Wayne) of Smithfield; his son, Jon Barbour of Newport News; granddaughter, Angelique Sage (Nathan) of Newport News; three great-grandchildren, Destin, Chase, and Ryland; his brothers, Ryland "Bobby" Barbour (Barbara) of Poquoson; and Dennis Barbour of Hampton; and many other nieces; and stepchild Rhonda (Tony) of Memphis, TN; and many other step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 4-5:30PM. A graveside service will be held at Hampton Memorial Garden on Tuesday, December 29 at 2PM. To leave online condolences please visit rhaydensmith.com
Our father asked that in lieu of flowers, to please donate to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital so those kids may have a wonderful chance in life.
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Linda and Wayne
October 27, 2025
Happy Halloween!
Now don't you go and care mom. Take her out to watch all the trickery treaters. Enjoy, with love
Linda
Linda
October 16, 2025
Dad, what about that Mum! I know you are sitting outside and admiring it. Hopefully mom and you are reliving your youths in heaven. Rye grass coming up. Should get green and luscious very soon. Will be back out next week to put out Halloween flags.
Miss you. With Love
Linda
September 29, 2025
Linda
September 29, 2025
Whoops, forgot the picture
Linda
September 29, 2025
Hi Dad!
Hope all is going swell. Hope you like the fall flowers and flag. It won't be long before the leaves start to change. Sending you a picture to look at in hopes of bringing you more joy. Thank you for everything and miss you.
Love, your daughter.
PS: How about that "mum"!
Linda
September 7, 2025
Happy Birthday Dad!
Wow, today would be your 91st Birthday. Although you are no longer here with us physically, your spirit is within our hearts every minute of the day. The lord knew that it was time for you to go start your new life with the angles, mom, and other family and friends. We really miss you.
Boy, we are having some much nicer weather. Although you would prefer for it to stay warm. Still, take this special day and take a scroll along the beach. Have some nice seafood with family and friends. Sit back and talk about the "good old days".
Love always, your daughter Linda
PS: Wayne says hello and Happy Birthday! ENJOY
Linda
June 15, 2025
Happy Fathers Day!
Wishing you a wonderful, relaxing day by a beach somewhere where the weather is nicer than it is here today. Perhaps Mom has a special meal planned for you.
Miss you dearly and hope that you are having a nice summer so far. Thanks for everything.
Your daughter Linda
Linda
May 26, 2025
Hi Dad
Happy Memorial Day!
I don't think that I ever told you "Thank You", your father, and brothers for their service. We all would not have the life and freedom that we have today.
With all my love, enjoy your day. Relax on a beach with mom, family and friends.
Your daughter Linda
Linda
April 20, 2025
Happy Easter Dad!
Your flag says "gone coastal", enjoying the white sandy beaches . Hope you and mom are getting ready to have a nice get together with all your friends and family on this special day. Hopefully the two of you are making up for lost time. Treasure every moment. Miss you and hope you like the flowers and nice green grass. I know you enjoy the nice warm summer days.
With all our love
Linda and Wayne
Vickie Barbour
December 24, 2024
Dad it has been 4 years. I can't believe it. We all miss you every day.
Linda and Wayne
December 23, 2024
Hi Dad,
Today was a very sad day for all-we lost you. I know that you are reliving your youth as Wayne would say. I hope that you and all your friends and family are having a joy fullness holiday and a Merry Christmas. We wished so much that you could have stayed a little longer but understand that it was time for the Angles and our Lord Jesus to welcome you in a wonderful new life.
We really miss both mom and you dearly. I hope you like the Christmas decorations this year.
With all our love. Just remember that you both are with us every day, and always close to our hearts.
With all our Love,
Linda and Wayne
Linda
October 17, 2024
Hi Dad,
Hope Mom and you have been reliving life to it's fullest. On Saturday, October 12th we have lost your brother Dennis. I know that you have opened your doors and welcomed him with open arms. Carl Murphy, Dennis and you can talk shop now. While Peggy and Mom lay out on the beach.
On another note: I'm sorry that I have not written to you as I was unaware that I could write to you. I hope that you like the way that I have been keeping things up at the gravesite. The winter grass was coming up so nice;however we are in need of some rain. Thank you for all that you have done for us through the years. You definitely were a fighter, just the cancer was too unforgiving.
All my Love
Vickie R Barbour
October 13, 2024
Hi dad yesterday was a very sad day your baby brother has left us and is now with you in heaven. Please help him our and make him feel welcome and loved as much as he was on earth love you all
vickie Barbour
December 8, 2023
Hi Dad I hope you are having a great day with mom on her birthday. Miss you both Merry Christmas
vickie Barbour
September 7, 2023
Happy Birthday Dad. I know you did not make it to your 107 but 87 not bad. We all miss you and I hope you are having a great party in haven with all of your family in haven. Love you Mr. B
vickie Barbour
December 21, 2021
Hi Dad I cant believe that it's been a year. We all missing you everyday and wish you were still here. So many times I turn to tell you something that you would find surprising or interesting and you are not here Love vickie
Vickie Barbour
September 6, 2021
Dad Tuesday sept 7 would have been your 87 birthday you fought for a long time and almost made Christmas only by 2 days. Enjoy your new world with God.mom granny grandpa and all the other love ones you get yo see now miss you and love you
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February 7, 2021
DAD YOU ARE TRULY MISSED EVERYDAY. YOUR FORD STOCK IS UP. LOVE YOU
Larry Day
December 29, 2020
Leo was one that believed in 8 Hours of work for 8 hours of Pay and expected everyone working for him or around him to do the same.
This was the Respect he had for Our Trade.
My Respect to Bobby, Dennis, John and the rest of Family.
RIP Leo.
Larry Day Lu-1340
Shannon Huff
December 29, 2020
Venus, Vickie, Linda & Jon: Sending up prayers of comfort and peace for you. You know that Leo was all about his family and loved you all very much. We will all remember his kind heart. - Shannon and Alan Huff
Rhonda Kemp
December 28, 2020
This is a tough one for me. Leo was my stepfather from the age of 12 and for many many years after. He was a humble, selfless man who was always willing to help anyone at anytime. His free spirit and sense of wonder about literally everything in life always amazed me. Leo was one of a kind, a rare gem in this crazy world, and a ray of sunshine in my life and the lives of my husband Tony and my children. We will always think fondly of Leo and love and miss him tremendously for the rest of our lives. Our deepest, heartfelt condolences to his children and his extended family.
Cindy Teagle
December 27, 2020
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. What I remember most about Leo was the sparkle in his eyes and his sense of humor. Be gentle with yourselves in this time of grief. Sending healing energy to you Vickie, John, Linda and Venus.
Kristy Murphy
December 27, 2020
Uncle Leo was my dad’s best friend. His family and mine grew up together and we have remained friends through these many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Venus, Vickie, Linda, and John.
Barry Narron
December 27, 2020
Venus & Gary, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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