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1947
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2020
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Oliver Barney Obituary
OB graduated from Academy High School in 1966. He was a star athlete in football, wrestling and track. OB traveled the world as a Merchant Marine. For many years, he worked for Bean Construction. Eventually, he was employed by the City of Erie, from which he retired. OB was member of Christ Community Church. He was a charter member of the Sons of the American Legion Barney/Smith Memorial Post 700.
Along with his parents, OB was preceded in death by three infant siblings, Clifton, Brenda, and Thomas; his brother, Robert Barney; nieces, Alexis M. Easterling and La'Che Barney; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He leaves to cherish his memory life partner, Christine Jordan of Erie; two sons, Marvin Ridgeway of Orlando, Fla. and Omar Beason of Erie; two daughters, Tia and Tashua Taylor of Lakewood, Calif.; stepchildren, Troy, Delvon, Marcel, Terrence, and Neosha Jordan of Erie; six brothers, Clifton (Joyce), Dale (Marlene), Larry, Lee (Deaprina), and Gregory (Leslie) Barney, all of Erie, and Steve (Debbie) Barney of Atlanta, Ga.; five sisters, Ella Ree Hairston, Jacquie Collins, Darlene (James) Bean, Sonya (Brother Mike) Anderson, all of Erie, and Tracey Barney-Tate of Altanta, Ga.; one uncle, Henry (Diane) Dunston; two aunts, Lois Cole and Erma Dunston of Erie; twenty grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and other relatives
Friends may visit with the family at Christ Community Church, 923 E. 6th St., on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., where a service will immediately follow, with Pastor Darrell Cook eulogizing. Interment will be private. Professional services are entrusted to Pitts Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Avenue, Erie, PA 16504.
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Roger Martin
October 19, 2025
Happy heavenly birthday my childhood friend
Roger
E.H.
January 16, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May God uplift and give you hope and peace. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roger(choke) Martin
January 30, 2020
From your childhood friend condolences to the family Rest In Peace my dear friend
SHARON HENDERSON
January 23, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Leroy and Barbara Taylor
January 21, 2020
Dear Family
Although we could not be there with you today, our spirits were with you in thought and prayer. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning!! We are saddened, but we rejoice at the Homegoing of our love one!!
Nona Barnes
January 20, 2020
Condolences to the Barney Dunston family, may you be comforted by God's unchanging hand. Sorry for your loss
Mattie Elder
January 20, 2020
Oliver will be missed by all who knew him. It was so touching to see how he loved my niece Christian Jordan and her children. Prayers being sent to his family.
Mattie Jordan Elder
Jimmie Marie Taylor
January 20, 2020
When we lose someone that is precious to us, we are left with a feeling of sadness. Whether it is a precious friend, the loss can be hard to bear. It is as if a part of you has gone missing.Throughout our life we collect a mass of friends.
Having close relationships helps us feel as if we are not alone in the world. When we lose someone that is precious to us, we may realize that there is a certain aloneness that can never be filled.
May you rest in peace my friend.
RUTH BRIDGETT
January 20, 2020
SORRY OF LOST OF OB. HE WAS VERY CARING TOO. ALL MY PRAYERS TO ALL THE FAMILY. RUTH BRIDGETT BABY RUTH
Leah
January 20, 2020
My condolences for your loss, God bless you Omar and family!
Regina DeBoe Knight
January 19, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Bishop Wesley Davis &Family God's Grace Apostolic Church
January 19, 2020
To The Barney Family: May God give you strength & understanding in your time of bereavement. Trust Him. Be blessed.
January 19, 2020
To the Barney and Dunston families, weeping may endure for a night but joy comet in the morning.. Lifting u up in prayer, knowing that God will give u the strength to get through. RIP Oliver u will not be forgotten. Emma J Cooper and Family. Peace!!!
Marcy Crain
January 19, 2020
Christine and family I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you
Helen Gamble-Johnson
January 19, 2020
Sending my prayers, condolences, and love to the entire Barney family. May our Lord and Savior comfort you all throughout and after this time. Rest peacefully Oliver.
Patricia Jones
January 19, 2020
My deepest condolences to Chris Jordan and the Barney Family my God give you comfort and peace love you.
January 19, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Barney family. May the Lord bless keep and guide you during your time of bereavement. Bless the Barney family.
Bill Cole.
Kevin&Elizabeth Cooper
January 19, 2020
You have our deepest sympathy,our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Praying God will continue to comfort your family.
Glenda Vaughn Arrington
January 19, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family.
Elder Rosemary "Rosey" Cosby
January 19, 2020
God comfort, strengthen, and keep you, family, as only He can, is my prayer.
Scott Harris
January 19, 2020
To friends and family, I send my deepest condolences, I pray that the pain which resides in your hearts as a result of your loss is replenished with Olivers kindness, gentleness , love and grace, all of which , are attached to his endless legacy.
I will miss you OB! Your embrace and wisdom will forever be locked inside my volt! ... REST PEACEFULLY.
From Scotty Harris
Renae V Hicks
January 19, 2020
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Dana Williams
January 18, 2020
Prayers of condolence to Chris Jordan and the Barney family. May GODS loving hands provide you the love and strength you need to thru h this time.
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