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Carl Barber Obituary
Muncie - Carl R. Barber, Sr., 70, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, at I. U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
He was born on Saturday, June 12, 1948, the son of Hubert and Mary (Roland) Barber in Muncie, Indiana.
Carl had worked for thirty years as a tool and die maker at the Ontario Corporation in Muncie, Indiana.
He had served on the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department for ten years.
Carl is survived by his wife, Ann Barber; sons, Carl (Lisa) Barber, Jr.; Rodney (Stephanie) Barber, Audie (Darla) Barber, Robert Alford, Tony (Shannon) Alford; daughters, Ann Farmer, Cindy West, and Krystal (Andre) Burton; brother, Allen (Annie) Hicks; brother-in-law, Paul (Teresa) Long; sister, Pat Hicks; many grandchildren, several great- grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Bill Alford, and a sister, Dee Long.
Family and friends may call at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana, 47304 from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018.
It was Carl's wishes that cremation will take place and no formal services be conducted.
Inurnment will take place at a later date at Elm Ridge Memorial Park.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at: elmridgefuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mike and Debbie Norris
December 14, 2018
Rest in peace Carl!We are saddened to hear of Carl's passing ourThoughts and prayers to all of Carl's family.Mike and Debbie Norris
December 12, 2018
Carl and Family,
Sorry for loss, will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Rick and Cynthia Reason
Lorie Burkhardt
December 11, 2018
Carl, Lisa, and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Allen and Lorie Burkhardt
Robert and Deb Tucker
December 11, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Seems like we have known Carl forever. We will miss him.
Carl and his Harley-Davidson trike @ B&K Root Beer. Sorry for your loss Ann, Carl was fine man and a good friend. Thanks for the memories, Steve
Steve Weaver
December 11, 2018
Terry and Terri St. John
December 11, 2018
To Ann and family. We are so sorry for your loss. So thankful hes not in anymore pain. We didn't get to know Carl but when we did see him, he was always in a good mood and cheerful. He will be missed by many people that is for sure. Our hearts will be with all of you in what you will be going through. Our prayers will be with all of you. Love in Christ. Terri and Terry
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