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Charles Barrier Obituary
SALISBURY - Charles Wesley Barrier, 87, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home.
He was born May 1, 1927, in Rowan County, the son of the late Annie Loflin Barrier and F. Rose Barrier. A graduate of Spencer High School, Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He worked as a machinist at Cannon Mills 7 and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Charles was a captain at Miller Ferry Fire Dept. and was fireman of the year in 1967. He was also a special deputy for the Rowan County Sheriff's Dept. in the 1960s, choir director at Calvary Baptist Church in the 1940s and a member of Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post 342.
Charles enjoyed woodworking, genealogy, fishing at the beach, singing gospel music, auctions, yard sales and gardening
He was preceded in death by brothers Frank, Raymond and Howard Barrier; sister Nadine Walton.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Doris Gobble Barrier; son Douglas Barrier (Roxanne) of Richmond, Va.; daughters Phoebe Webb (Jim) of Salisbury, Charlene Shumate (Jimmy) of Maiden; brothers Donald Barrier (Pat) of Bakersfield, Calif.; sisters Janet Cannon of Wichita Falls, Texas, Sarah Sprinkle of Salisbury, Rose Wyrick (Eddie) of Salisbury, Irene Beaver of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; his special angels, grandchildren Theresa Carswell (Albert), Justin Webb (Kim), Whitney Yarbrough (Joe), Barrier, Paige Barrier, Kelly Metzmer, Jason Shumate (Tiffany); great-grandchildren Crystal Femister (Josh), Gage Webb, Jillian and Lillie Yarbrough, Chase and Hailey Metzmer; great-great-grandchildren, Caleb and Jacob Femister.
Visitation: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 at New Hope Baptist Church, 830 Choate Road, Salisbury, NC 28146.
Service: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Darrell Worley officiating. Burial will follow at Salisbury National Cemetery with military rites performed by the Lyerly Volunteer Honor Guard at 11 a.m. Thursday.
Memorials: May be made to New Hope Baptist Church; or an organization of the donor's choice.
Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Barrier family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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October 12, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Charles' passing - I have fond memories of visiting with you all with my mom and dad -Etta and Ward -I remember him as being kind and funny ! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Vickie Reep Thompson
Joe O'Brien
October 12, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
kiarra avenoso
October 9, 2014
I'm soo sorry to hear about your lost, may the "god of all comfort" be with you in your time of need. 2 cor. 1:3
Mona Knight
October 8, 2014
Mr. Barrier will be missed. I knew him when I worked in the office at Home Instead, and he was such a sweet man. He knew his own mind and was well respected. God grant you rest.
Ken Beck
October 8, 2014
The Barrier family I am so sorry for your loss. Charlie was a fine person, I always enjoyed talking with him. I pray the comfort and Peace only God can give be with you during this time.
Beverly H. Sloan
October 7, 2014
Mrs. Barrier and family. I know that I have called and text. But I wanted to say this. We never know why someone comes into our lives. But we do know it is for a reason. God always puts people together to help each other. You are have been a blessing and a help to me. I will always here Charles laughing and telling me. Ain't it time for you to go home or save some cream potatoes for potato pancakes or isn't it time for you to start supper. I had such fond memories of all of you. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your family. I will continue to pray for and to keep in touch. We have a bond that will not be broken. It is a family reunion in Heaven right now. No more suffering and the is whole again. Love to you all.
Tater Burgess
October 7, 2014
Doris I'm sorry so to hear of Charles passing, I always loved both of you. I'm so glad I've had the chance to know both of you, you are both wonderful people. I sure will miss seeing him. I'm lost for words, I had you guys on my mind the other day and was shocked to see this. Please know that I am praying for you and your family. God Bless- Tater (formerly at Rowan Family Physicians). Here is my number if you wanna call me 704-213-6231
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