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1946
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2015
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Allen Barber Obituary
Born on Feb. 25, 1946, in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of John and Genevieve Cowan Barber. On June 24, 1978, in Portville, he married Sharon E. Rixford, who survives.
Allen was a graduate of Portville Central High School. He attended Gulf Coast Bible College in Houston. In 1964, Allen enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served until 1978, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. He was very proud of his service to his country.
He was employed by the former Hysol Corporation in Olean, and later was employed by Temple Inland Forest Products in Mount Jewett as an industrial sander technician for 15 years, until retiring at age 55 due to ill health.
Allen was a very proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps League in Williamsport. He loved his pets, gardening and most especially spending time with his family.
Surviving besides his wife are seven children, Tina L. Barber of Howard, Nora A. (Nick) Aladieff and Ella M. Owens, both of Puyallup, Wash., Timothy L. (Kari) Barber of Ulysses, Kan., Peggy L. (Steven) Pattison of Bradford, Tina Rae Barber of Castile, N.Y., and Jeffrey A. Barber of Williamsport; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four brothers, Raymond (Mary) Barber of California, David L. (Deb) Barber of North Carolina, Murray J. (Linda) Barber of Arizona and Malcomb (Bonnie) Barber of Ohio; a brother-in-law, Michael E. (Bobbie) Rixford of Eldred; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Allen was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kristian.
In keeping with Allen's wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services. Allen's family has entrusted his care to the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Allen, visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
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September 21, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss. Death is to be brought to nothing. (1 Corinthians 15:26)
Amy
September 21, 2015
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4 : 14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
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