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Gabriel Barfield Obituary

Gabriel James Barfield January 12, 2008 - March 22, 2009 SMITHS STATION, AL — Gabriel James Barfield, 14 months of Smiths Station, AL passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. EST Friday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Brother James Gardner officiating, according to Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City, AL. Gabriel was born January 12, 2008 in Phenix City, AL, son of Michael James Barfield and Whitney Marie McConnell. Other than his parents he is survived by his grandparents, Gary and Traci Stern of Columbus, Georgia, Kevin and Angela McConnell of Montana, Stephanie Humber of Phenix City, Alabama, and Mary Frances Black of Tampa, Florida; great- grandparents, Connie Wiles of Flagstaff, Arizona and Mike and Mona Wiles of Spokane, Washington; great-great grandmother, Bonnie Yates of Flagstaff, Arizona; one uncle Andrew McConnell of Montana.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Mar. 26, 2009.

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March 21, 2010

After all this time, we still think of you and your family and keep you in our prayers. God Bless You. The Lee Family

Travis Gray

April 9, 2009

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.

Ramsey Greathouse

April 5, 2009

Your baby is safe with god and Garrett now. He's looking over your family. I'm here for ya'll if you ever need anything. I Love ya'll!

Christina & Brittany Williams

March 28, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Just remember that your little angel touched many lives while on this earth. He is in God's hands now and will be with you always watching you. Hold your head high and cherish every moment that you had. You will be together again!

Lynn Sanders

March 28, 2009

May you little angel rest in peace now. And always remember that ANYONE EVER LOVED IS NEVER TRUELY LOST AS THEY LIVE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!! May God bles you all and keep you through these times and the upcoming times. If you need anything feel free to contact us.

Lynn Sanders and Staff @ PCHA

March 28, 2009

My little man is in heaven now smiling down on everyone who loved him and celebrated his life and he will never be forgotten, He touch so many lives in so short of time and my life is so much richer for being a part of his life>.His Godfather..Chris and Crystal Aaron

Chris Aaron

March 28, 2009

My little man is in heaven now smiling down on everyone who loved him and celebrated his life and he will never be forgotten, He touch so many lives in so short of time and my life is so much richer for being a part of his life>.His Godfather..Chris Aaron

The Lee Family

March 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Though the years have separated our families we feel your loss. May your memories bring you comfort. Terry, Stacy, Micheal, Matthew, and Christina

Gardner Family

March 26, 2009

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.
Author Unknown
You are in our hearts and prayers

March 26, 2009

Baby Gabriel may you rest in peace and have no more pain. I didnt know of you till now I just know you were a sweet angel and now you are safe in the arms of God Your safe now sweet baby.

Shannon Phillips

March 26, 2009

Our hearts go out to you and your loved ones. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May time help mend you and may family and friends help you in your grief.
Your old babysitter Shannon, John and Jeremy Welch

LINDA PHILLIPS

March 26, 2009

WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR BABY BOY. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD BLESS. LINDA PHILLIPS AND RICK SALINA

March 26, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family..I remember playing with you when we were little kids I'm so sorry to hear what happened..If you need anything we're still around!
Melissa, Amanda, & Michelle Demske...Linda Phillips

March 26, 2009

March 26, 2009
My prayers will be with this family as they deal with this tragedy. I do not know the child or the parents but I am a member of the Ladonia community. I hate to hear of senseless deaths of beautiful children. Stay strong and look up for support. Rest in peace sweet boy!

March 26, 2009

My heart goes out to you. I did not know this little angel and do not know the family, but my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Rest in Peace little one.

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