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Roosevelt Barbary Sr., 94 ROCKFORD - Roosevelt Barbary Sr., 94, of Rockford departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Born Dec. 9, 1916, in Sunflower, Miss., the son of Willie James and Mary Ella Barbary. Roosevelt attended school in Webb, Miss. He was employed by the Rockford Park District, where he retired. He married Mary Lee Ross on Nov. 6, 1936, in Webb. To this union were born 12 sons and six daughters. Roosevelt Barbary Sr. leaves to cherish his memory, including sons, Willie, the Rev. Anderson, (Janice), Samuel, Jesus, Henry, James (Marcella), Raymond (Ann) and Kevin Barbary; daughters, Ruthie (the Rev. George) Rideout, Dorothy (Fred) Joyner, Elizabeth (Harry) Neal, Kathryn (Herbert) Hudson, Donna and Michelle (Larry) Purifoy. He also leaves to cherish his life and memories, including 43 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, in Bethel Baptist Church, 724 Harrison Ave., with visitation from 9 a.m. to service time. Dr. Kerry L. Newburn will officiate. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Collins & Stone Funeral Home.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2011.

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Barbara J Robinson

June 27, 2011

Gods Blessing to the Barbary family at this sad time of sorrow..you have our deepest condolences

The Robinson family

Johnnie 'Big Moe' & Cynthia Dishman-Moore, Beverly Garrett

June 22, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Greg and Vi Mcdaniel

June 21, 2011

Sorry about your loss, Mr. Barbary is in a better place. He should be a role model to all MEN because he raised and took care of 18 children he leaves a legacy behind. Our prayers are always with the whole family. To my sister in law Michelle I love you and have learned alot from you, you are a strong woman. Keep your head up and hold onto GODS unchanging hands.God Bless the whole Barbary family.

BUTCH TAYLOR

June 21, 2011

WILLIE AND FAMILY,OUR CONDOLANCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY


BUTCH & CHRIS TAYLOR

Sandra Brown-Pitts

June 21, 2011

My condolences to the Barbary family..God bless and keep you all.

June 21, 2011

He will wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor pain. All of that has gone forever. Rev: 21:4-5

Larry Purifoy & The entire Purifoy Family; you have our deepest sympathy.

Mrs, David Hite

June 21, 2011

And the glory of children is their father. Proverbs 17:6 Our sincere condolence in your time of sorrow. God bless you with all good memories that your Dad left. With prayers and love The Hite Family:

Patricia Smith

June 20, 2011

WE extend our deepest symphathy. May God bless and keep you in perfect peace.

Mr. & Mrs. William H. Bernel

June 20, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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