Kelly Reid Barbee passed peacefully on September 29, 2016 surrounded by family and his devoted wife, Darlene. Reid was born on October 26, 1954 in Onslow County to Ormond and Catherine Barbee.
Reid was a devoted family man and a beloved friend to many. He is survived by his mother Catherine Basden Barbee; his wife of 41 years Darlene; and his daughters Sarah Barbee Erreca (Michael) and Kelly Barbee Barber (Corey). He was a loving, proud, wonderful and entertaining Papa to grandchildren Abigail, Charlotte, CJ, Aubrey and Marian. He is also survived by brothers Kenneth (Shirley), Craig (Elaine), Neil (Faye) and many nieces and nephews and a large extended family. He is preceded in death by his father, Ormond Barbee.
At an early age, Reid became interested in the trade of locksmithing. He became a full time locksmith in 1975. He continued his career aboard Camp Lejeune for 27 years. Upon retirement, Reid proudly began his business, SafeCrackers Down East Safe and Lock. Reid was a well known and respected locksmith and safecracker. Reid's professional skills were in great demand up and down the southern east coast. In addition to his business, he was a licensed member of the following professional organizations:
North Carolina Licensed Locksmith currently serving on the North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board. Proud member of the North Carolina Locksmith Association having joined in 1976. He proudly served in various positions and loved teaching the trade. He was a proud GSA Certified Safe and Vault Technician, GSA Approved Container and Vault Door Inspector. Past president and member of the Richlands Rotary since 2005.
Reid will be missed by his family, countless friends and the customers he thoroughly enjoyed serving. We were all better for knowing this kind, witty, humorous, gentle man with the ready smile, easy demeanor and gracious spirit.
A celebration of life will be on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Richlands United Methodist Church presided by Reverend Edgar DeJesus and by his uncle, Reverend Volney Bryan. Visitation will be at 2 pm with the service following at 3 pm. Burial will follow at the Barbee family cemetery on Koonce Fork Road, Richlands, NC.
Reid was a devoted family man and a beloved friend to many. He is survived by his mother Catherine Basden Barbee; his wife of 41 years Darlene; and his daughters Sarah Barbee Erreca (Michael) and Kelly Barbee Barber (Corey). He was a loving, proud, wonderful and entertaining Papa to grandchildren Abigail, Charlotte, CJ, Aubrey and Marian. He is also survived by brothers Kenneth (Shirley), Craig (Elaine), Neil (Faye) and many nieces and nephews and a large extended family. He is preceded in death by his father, Ormond Barbee.
At an early age, Reid became interested in the trade of locksmithing. He became a full time locksmith in 1975. He continued his career aboard Camp Lejeune for 27 years. Upon retirement, Reid proudly began his business, SafeCrackers Down East Safe and Lock. Reid was a well known and respected locksmith and safecracker. Reid's professional skills were in great demand up and down the southern east coast. In addition to his business, he was a licensed member of the following professional organizations:
North Carolina Licensed Locksmith currently serving on the North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board. Proud member of the North Carolina Locksmith Association having joined in 1976. He proudly served in various positions and loved teaching the trade. He was a proud GSA Certified Safe and Vault Technician, GSA Approved Container and Vault Door Inspector. Past president and member of the Richlands Rotary since 2005.
Reid will be missed by his family, countless friends and the customers he thoroughly enjoyed serving. We were all better for knowing this kind, witty, humorous, gentle man with the ready smile, easy demeanor and gracious spirit.
A celebration of life will be on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Richlands United Methodist Church presided by Reverend Edgar DeJesus and by his uncle, Reverend Volney Bryan. Visitation will be at 2 pm with the service following at 3 pm. Burial will follow at the Barbee family cemetery on Koonce Fork Road, Richlands, NC.
Kelly Reid Barbee passed peacefully on September 29, 2016 surrounded by family and his devoted wife, Darlene. Reid was born on October 26, 1954 in Onslow County to Ormond and Catherine Barbee.
Reid was a devoted family man and a beloved friend to many. He is survived by his mother Catherine Basden Barbee; his wife of 41 years Darlene; and his daughters Sarah Barbee Erreca (Michael) and Kelly Barbee Barber (Corey). He was a loving, proud, wonderful and entertaining Papa to grandchildren Abigail, Charlotte, CJ, Aubrey and Marian. He is also survived by brothers Kenneth (Shirley), Craig (Elaine), Neil (Faye) and many nieces and nephews and a large extended family. He is preceded in death by his father, Ormond Barbee.
At an early age, Reid became interested in the trade of locksmithing. He became a full time locksmith in 1975. He continued his career aboard Camp Lejeune for 27 years. Upon retirement, Reid proudly began his business, SafeCrackers Down East Safe and Lock. Reid was a well known and respected locksmith and safecracker. Reid's professional skills were in great demand up and down the southern east coast. In addition to his business, he was a licensed member of the following professional organizations:
North Carolina Licensed Locksmith currently serving on the North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board. Proud member of the North Carolina Locksmith Association having joined in 1976. He proudly served in various positions and loved teaching the trade. He was a proud GSA Certified Safe and Vault Technician, GSA Approved Container and Vault Door Inspector. Past president and member of the Richlands Rotary since 2005.
Reid will be missed by his family, countless friends and the customers he thoroughly enjoyed serving. We were all better for knowing this kind, witty, humorous, gentle man with the ready smile, easy demeanor and gracious spirit.
A celebration of life will be on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Richlands United Methodist Church presided by Reverend Edgar DeJesus and by his uncle, Reverend Volney Bryan. Visitation will be at 2 pm with the service following at 3 pm. Burial will follow at the Barbee family cemetery on Koonce Fork Road, Richlands, NC.
Reid was a devoted family man and a beloved friend to many. He is survived by his mother Catherine Basden Barbee; his wife of 41 years Darlene; and his daughters Sarah Barbee Erreca (Michael) and Kelly Barbee Barber (Corey). He was a loving, proud, wonderful and entertaining Papa to grandchildren Abigail, Charlotte, CJ, Aubrey and Marian. He is also survived by brothers Kenneth (Shirley), Craig (Elaine), Neil (Faye) and many nieces and nephews and a large extended family. He is preceded in death by his father, Ormond Barbee.
At an early age, Reid became interested in the trade of locksmithing. He became a full time locksmith in 1975. He continued his career aboard Camp Lejeune for 27 years. Upon retirement, Reid proudly began his business, SafeCrackers Down East Safe and Lock. Reid was a well known and respected locksmith and safecracker. Reid's professional skills were in great demand up and down the southern east coast. In addition to his business, he was a licensed member of the following professional organizations:
North Carolina Licensed Locksmith currently serving on the North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board. Proud member of the North Carolina Locksmith Association having joined in 1976. He proudly served in various positions and loved teaching the trade. He was a proud GSA Certified Safe and Vault Technician, GSA Approved Container and Vault Door Inspector. Past president and member of the Richlands Rotary since 2005.
Reid will be missed by his family, countless friends and the customers he thoroughly enjoyed serving. We were all better for knowing this kind, witty, humorous, gentle man with the ready smile, easy demeanor and gracious spirit.
A celebration of life will be on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Richlands United Methodist Church presided by Reverend Edgar DeJesus and by his uncle, Reverend Volney Bryan. Visitation will be at 2 pm with the service following at 3 pm. Burial will follow at the Barbee family cemetery on Koonce Fork Road, Richlands, NC.
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