Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
John Barbour Obituary
John "Jack" P. Jr., 70, of Rainbow Springs, FL, passed away on June 6, 2013. Born on May 18, 1943 in Paterson to the late John P, Sr. and Mildred (McCoy) Barbour, he lived in Clifton before moving to Rainbow Springs in 2002. A graduate of Don Bosco Tech in Paterson, Jack was a member of the Basketball Team and later served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Jack retired from Nabisco in Fair Lawn after 38 years. A member of both the Rainbow Springs Golf and Country Club and the Citrus County Horseshoe Club, he enjoyed playing golf and horseshoes, and spending time with his wife and their friends. As a final gift, Jack was an Organ Donor. Beloved husband of Carol (Reid). Devoted brother of Tim and his wife Phyllis of Wayne, Christopher of Allamuchy, and Patricia Klechkowski and her husband Ray of The Villages, FL. Loving uncle of 6 nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 9 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, and 10 AM at St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church, Clifton. Entombment, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. Visiting Wednesday 7-9 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn: Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101 www.stjude.org, or the charity of your choice, in memory of Jack, would be greatly appreciated.
www.ShookFH.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Barbour
1 Entry
Mary Stoller
June 11, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's death. He had a zest for life that made you want to be around him. Rest in peace.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in John Barbour's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for John Barbour
Funeral services provided by:
Shook Funeral Home, Inc. - Clifton639 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013
How to support John's loved ones
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 more
Resources 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
