Eric R. Barbour

Eric R. Barbour obituary, Louisville, KY

Eric R. Barbour

Eric Barbour Obituary

Eric R. Barbour, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.


He was born on April 3, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky to Jessie and Mayme (Brown) Barbour. He is preceded in death by his Father, Jessie Lee Barbour, Mother, Mayme B. Barbour, Son, Jamee Barbour, Siblings, Donald Barbour, Gloria Jones, and Jeffery Barbour.


Eric is survived by his loving Wife of 37 years, Cindy Barbour; Children, Leon Fletcher, Amanda (Bruce) Shaw, Bryant (Je'Retta) Harris, Quinetta (John) Watson, and Ericka (John) Osborne; Numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren; Siblings, Ronald (Joyce) Barbour and Shelia (James) Barbour-White, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends to cherish his memory forever.


Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). His Celebration of Life Service will be at 6:00 pm on Friday, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel. 


To share a memory of Eric or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.


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