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Charles "Bill" Barber
Born on April 11, 1925 to Elizabeth Montgomery and Charlie D. Barber in Springfield Kentucky. Charles departed his life on January 6, 2014 at the age of 88 years and 9 months.
Joining the U.S. Army at the age of 19, Charles served in the Korean War and was stationed at Shumagin Island, Alaska.
Charles moved to Indianapolis in the early 50's, where he worked at the The Belangee Kennels in Zionsville, IN. Charles was the first African American to show dogs at the the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Gardens. With a love for dogs he opened his own Kennel, Charles Barber's Kennel(The Place)in Clermont, IN.
After closing shop, Charles started his career with the Indiana State Fairgrounds, where he worked for over 20 years. In his retirement, for 20 plus years, he was a private contractor at the Fairgrounds for the Indiana Flower and Patio Show, Renfro's Boat Sport and Travel Show, Indy 1500 Gun and Knife Show, the Home Show and the Christmas Gift and Hobby Show.
Charles was a faithful member of St. Rita's Catholic Church in Indianapolis and a member of The Knights of Peter Claver Council 97.
Charles is survived by his loving wife, Richard Tine (Tina) Barber; seven daughters, Sharon, Patricia,Phyllis, Elizabeth, Janice, Ann, Denise; seven sons, Richard, Reginald, Timothy, Dyral, Anthony Jody, Jeffery (and a host of sons that adopted him as their dad); 25 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.
Visitation will be on Saturday, January 18th beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at Noon in St. Rita's Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Crown Hill Funeral Home .
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Barber
Liz Guynn
January 10, 2020
I miss you every day daddy. It still so hard to believe you are gone, but I know you are looking over us from above.
May 24, 2014
I love you Grandaddy
Donna Gladden
January 20, 2014
Dryal,
It sounds like your father lived a wonderful life! One wife and many children....he certainly left his legacy and a bloodline that will not be forgotten! Peace and prayers to you Dryal.
Crystal Cunningham
January 17, 2014
I will miss you Granddaddy! One of my most cherished childhood memories is the way you always made us feel like mini celebrities whenever we came to the gates to the fair. I was always proud to tell the gate keeper that I was one of Billy's kids. Rest in Peace I will see you again!
Gary & Cathy Wethington
January 16, 2014
Dyral and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We enjoyed reading about your dad and the dog show, very cool.
Glee D. Looper-Woodson
January 16, 2014
Mr.'Billy" was a fine man. He was a family man. He was a great example of being present in the lives of his children. I will always think of him with great respect.
Pamela Coleman
January 16, 2014
My condolences to Grandma Tine, my mom Patricia, my aunts ... my uuncles ...my sisters. ..my cousins... all other family and friends. ..Granddaddy always will live in my heart where he has always been. ..Thank you for loving me as a granddaughter ...
Phyllis Canady
January 16, 2014
"Come unto me, all ye who labor, and I will give you rest" Rest now Daddy. Your flame will burn forever in my heart. I Love You!
Chiana Harris
January 16, 2014
We will miss you?
Chiana Harris
January 16, 2014
Grandaddy,
It's me..your baby girl. I just wanna
say that you were truly an amazing man. You have touched so many lives over the years. I haven't met anyone yet that didnt love you. I have so many amazing memories of you and me. You were like a father to me as a little girl and I will never
forget you for taking care of me. Now that I'm older I look back on those memories and realize how lucky I was to have you in my life.
You are gone but not forgotten. You will forever be in my heart. I love you
Kevin Mayfield
January 16, 2014
Such a wonderful person and a great example of what a man is. Had many good times and conversations with him - he will be missed. Condolences to the family.
Irvin Sr & Faye Canady
January 16, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this journey of grief. May you find courage and peace for the road ahead. Sent with our love and God's blessings.
Anita Bardo
January 16, 2014
Mr. Barber, What a great man! We shared our birthdate, it ways always fun to tell each other Happy Birthday. May God bless the Barber family, and may the Peace of Christ be with you.
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