John Melvin Barbour
1956 - 2012
John Melvin Barbour
1956 - 2012
Obituary
Guest Book
BORN
1956
DIED
2012
John Barbour Obituary
Peanut was educated in the Charles County public school system. He was employed with S. Freeman and Sons as a warehouse worker. He later joined the Washington Hilton where he worked as a Restaurant Worker. He also worked as a Maintenance Worker for PEPCO.
He was avid Cowboys fan and loved listening to music especially the Quiet Storm on WHUR. Peanut enjoyed laughter, sharing stories, and spending time with his family. His sense of humor brought laughter, tears of joy and gladness to everyone who knew him.
He leaves to mourn his 10 siblings, James (Annie); William (Nellie); Lydia Ann, Theresa, Thomas, David, Charles, Robert (Natasha) Barbour; Mary Jenifer and Thelma (Louis) Bowman; 1 uncle Dr. Joseph Jones, 1 aunt Alice Thomas, 16 nephews, 14 nieces, 14 great nephews, 28 great nieces, 3 great-great nephews, 8 great-great nieces, and a host of other relatives and friends.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Make a Donation
in John Barbour's name
People and places connected with John
Recent Obituaries
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor John Barbour's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored