Kenneth Barber Obituary
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A graduate of Johnson City High School, Ken returned to the community after attending Lycoming College and was the proud owner of Barber Memorial Home for over 35 years. He was an active member in the community, including serving on the Board of Directors and chairman of Hospice of Lourdes Hospital for almost 15 years.
Ken loved to sing. He sang for his college choir, for his church and at all three of his children's weddings. Even in his final years while battling dementia, music always brought a smile to Ken's face.Ken's priorities were simple but strong – he was a devoted family man and guided by his faith. He spent his life in service to others and was happiest when surrounded by family and friends.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Cindy; daughter, Jocelyn and Scott Brown; daughter, Kyla and Ben DeBlock; son, Drew and Jeanne Barber; six grandchildren – Carley, Trent, Brayden, Camden, Lilly and Colette; brother, Doug Barber and Polly Moak; sister-in-law, Anne Barber; sister-in-law, Debbie Ruport; sister-in-law, Nancy and Howard Streby; and several nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased by his brother, Ronald; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Grace Cable.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 16 at 11:00 am at Barber Memorial Home, 428 Main St., Johnson City, NY. Burial will be at Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 15 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Barber Memorial Home. Donations may be made in Ken's memory to the Joslin Diabetes Center (One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215 or online at www.joslin.org) or to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund (34 Washington St., Suite 230, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 or online at www.curealz.org). To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kenneth, please visit our floral store.
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