Richard J. Barnby

Richard J. Barnby, age 69, of Louisville, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2010. He was born on November 5, 1940, in Canton, to the late Henry and Mary Barnby. Dick was a 1958 graduate of Timken High School. He proudly served our country in the United States Army. He retired from Aircraft Braking Systems in 1999, after 22 years of service as a computer programmer. Dick attended Louisville Nazarene Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially with his buddy, Bradley. Daily, Dick enjoyed his time spent with his wife, Eileen, playing games and watching the birds and squirrels. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Barnby and Charles "Bill" Barnby; three sisters, Charlotte Barnby, Katherine "Kate" Wymer and Betty Ketchum; and granddaughter, Christina Barnby. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Eileen, to whom he was married 17 wonderful years; son, Richard Barnby, Jr. of Medina; two daughters, Sandra Jean (Jeff) Straub of Orrville and Laura (Gregory) Timura of Brunswick; four step-children, Jeffrey (Julie) Dexter of Carrollton, Brian (Jeannette) Dexter of Malvern, Sheila Dexter of Kentucky and Shari Sanders of Louisville; ten grandchildren and one great-grandson; 13 step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Gordon (Shirley) Barnby of Brook Park, OH, Bruce (Judy) Barnby of North Olmsted, OH and Gary (Barb) of Canton; sister, Janet Stewart of Butler, OH; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 11am in the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel with Rev. Larry Brewer officiating. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 6-8pm and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday from 10-11am in the funeral home. Burial will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Those wishing to send their condolences or share a fond memory may sign the Reed Online Guestbook at www.reedfuneralhome.com.