At the age of 22, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Ms. Iris June Austin on August 6, 1950. Walter was a devoted and loving husband to June and wonderful example of a "Real Man" while he provided for them and their seven children. Walter and June were best friends and often called each other "Baab" which was a word they created over the years that derived from Barbee. Walter touched the lives of everyone he encountered.
Family and friends will always remember his optimistic view on life and how he loved to laugh. His beautiful daughters known by the numbers, #1, #2, #3, #4, & #5 will always remember the constant encouragement he gave them to do their best to enjoy life and to be happy. His sons will always look to his example of strength and courage as they raise their own children and pass on his legacy of love. His host of grandchildren always knew that their Granddaddy would be at their beck and call anytime they needed him. He was dependable and he gave the best hugs ever! Many adopted sons and daughters will fondly cherish the acceptance they felt as he welcomed them into his heart and his family.
Walter accepted Christ at an early age. He stepped out of this life and into the presence of God on November 20, 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Walter was preceded in death by his Father Pinkney, Mother Jessie, and brother Herbert. Leaving to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Iris June Barbee, his seven children: Garland Barbee, Regina (Howard) Keels, Valinda Patton-Williams, Eraina Barbee, Chanceni Hamilton, Pinkey (Synthya) Barbee, Shawnda "Peaches" Barbee. Sister Evelyn Ward, and brother Derrick (Tracy) Barbee; 18 Grandchildren: James, LaTasha "Te-Te", Garland Jr., Jessie, Regina "Re-Re", Deionya, Edward-Jehmar, Ricky, Ericka, Breona "Sade", Walter, Brandon, Brittany, Chris, Ashley, Erin, Stephen, and Austin. 4 Great-Grandchildren, 6 Aunts and Uncles: Pauline Lyons, Amilee Troutman, Sarah (Henry) Faire, Arthur (Earlene) Barbee, Rome (Emogene) Barbee, Rev. Simon Barbee; Brother-in-law Niles (Claudine) Austin, Sister-in-laws Bonnie Junior, Inez Stipes, and Georgia Barbee, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and adopted and extended family members
At the age of 22, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Ms. Iris June Austin on August 6, 1950. Walter was a devoted and loving husband to June and wonderful example of a "Real Man" while he provided for them and their seven children. Walter and June were best friends and often called each other "Baab" which was a word they created over the years that derived from Barbee. Walter touched the lives of everyone he encountered.
Family and friends will always remember his optimistic view on life and how he loved to laugh. His beautiful daughters known by the numbers, #1, #2, #3, #4, & #5 will always remember the constant encouragement he gave them to do their best to enjoy life and to be happy. His sons will always look to his example of strength and courage as they raise their own children and pass on his legacy of love. His host of grandchildren always knew that their Granddaddy would be at their beck and call anytime they needed him. He was dependable and he gave the best hugs ever! Many adopted sons and daughters will fondly cherish the acceptance they felt as he welcomed them into his heart and his family.
Walter accepted Christ at an early age. He stepped out of this life and into the presence of God on November 20, 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Walter was preceded in death by his Father Pinkney, Mother Jessie, and brother Herbert. Leaving to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Iris June Barbee, his seven children: Garland Barbee, Regina (Howard) Keels, Valinda Patton-Williams, Eraina Barbee, Chanceni Hamilton, Pinkey (Synthya) Barbee, Shawnda "Peaches" Barbee. Sister Evelyn Ward, and brother Derrick (Tracy) Barbee; 18 Grandchildren: James, LaTasha "Te-Te", Garland Jr., Jessie, Regina "Re-Re", Deionya, Edward-Jehmar, Ricky, Ericka, Breona "Sade", Walter, Brandon, Brittany, Chris, Ashley, Erin, Stephen, and Austin. 4 Great-Grandchildren, 6 Aunts and Uncles: Pauline Lyons, Amilee Troutman, Sarah (Henry) Faire, Arthur (Earlene) Barbee, Rome (Emogene) Barbee, Rev. Simon Barbee; Brother-in-law Niles (Claudine) Austin, Sister-in-laws Bonnie Junior, Inez Stipes, and Georgia Barbee, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and adopted and extended family members
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