In Memory of
Bill Barber
1927-2008
We announce with
great sadness the passing of a great friend, faithful servant and
lifelong Boy Scout.
Thank You to all
the Scouts and Scouters who showed their support to the Barber
Family at visitation and during the services.
Please
Sign our Guestbook
and Share Your
Favorite Bill Barber Memory or Story.
Luther
William “Bill” Barber, 80, of Marietta died Thursday, April 24,
2008. Services will be 11:00 AM Monday at Marietta
First Baptist Church with the Dr. Bill Ross and Rev. Dean Hunter
officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
A long time resident of Marietta, Mr. Barber served in the U. S.
Navy during World War II. He retired from Lockheed after 37
years.
Bill had a continuous membership in the Boy Scouts of America for 68
years. He attended Georgia State University. He was a
member of the Y-Knots Squares for 20 years and Treasurer of the
Lockheed Retirees. Bill helped provide meals for the homeless
through local community churches. He was an avid gardener and
water color artist. He was also a member of the Marietta
Civitans, the Cobb County Gem and Mineral Society, the Lockheed
Lapidary Club and a long time member of Marietta First Baptist
Church.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce Durham Barber and his
two daughters, Elaine Sanders and Judith Barber all of Marietta, a
brother, James “Jim” Barber, of Marietta, a sister, Anita North
of Sharpsburg, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Sunday, April
27, 2008, at Carmichael Funeral Home, 1130 Whitlock Ave., Marietta.
If desired, donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Bill’s
name to the Boy Scouts of America, the Marietta First Baptist Church
Benevolence Fund or the American Cancer Society.
