Wm. "Reed" Barrier, age 77, of Jonas Ridge passed away on Sunday May 11, 2008 at Cannon Memorial Hospital.
He was born a son of the late Donald E. and Berkie Reid Barrier.
Reed was a member of Jonas Ridge Baptist Church. He enjoyed fly-fishing, tying flies, being outdoors, picking the guitar and singing with friends. He was also a member of the Ruritan Club. Reed worked for Henredon Furniture. He was also a member of the U.S. Marines.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn Barrier; a son, Tim Barrier; and a brother, Jerry Barrier.
Left to carry on his memory are his wife, Alvareeta Fox Barrier of the home; sons, Robert Barrier, Greg Barrier and Audie Barrier; daughter, Teresa Holland, all of Jonas Ridge; sisters, Leola Buchanan of Jonas Ridge, Jeanette Pope and husband, Jack, of Morganton; brothers, Boyd Barrier and wife, Jean, of Jonas Ridge; Edward Barrier and wife, Merlie, of Rutherfordton and Dr. James Barrier and wife, Becky, of Summerville, S.C.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Interment will follow in the Jonas Ridge Cemetery.
Wm. "Reed" Barrier, age 77, of Jonas Ridge passed away on Sunday May 11, 2008 at Cannon Memorial Hospital.
He was born a son of the late Donald E. and Berkie Reid Barrier.
Reed was a member of Jonas Ridge Baptist Church. He enjoyed fly-fishing, tying flies, being outdoors, picking the guitar and singing with friends. He was also a member of the Ruritan Club. Reed worked for Henredon Furniture. He was also a member of the U.S. Marines.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn Barrier; a son, Tim Barrier; and a brother, Jerry Barrier.
Left to carry on his memory are his wife, Alvareeta Fox Barrier of the home; sons, Robert Barrier, Greg Barrier and Audie Barrier; daughter, Teresa Holland, all of Jonas Ridge; sisters, Leola Buchanan of Jonas Ridge, Jeanette Pope and husband, Jack, of Morganton; brothers, Boyd Barrier and wife, Jean, of Jonas Ridge; Edward Barrier and wife, Merlie, of Rutherfordton and Dr. James Barrier and wife, Becky, of Summerville, S.C.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Interment will follow in the Jonas Ridge Cemetery.
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