On January 13, 2022, the world bid farewell to Dr. Andrew Eugene Barber Jr., a resident of Dothan, AL, and Brunswick, MD, who spent 74 remarkable years enriching the lives of those around him.
Born on May 1, 1947, in Peoria, IL, Andrew was the cherished son of Andrew Eugene Sr. and Betty J (Russell) Barber. On June 22, 1974, he joined hands in matrimony with Mary E. (Hager) Barber in Bridgeton, MO, and together they embarked on a journey that brought them three children.
Hailing from Chillicothe, IL, and Cerro Gordo, IL, Andrew graduated from Millikin University and St. Louis University School of Medicine. He began his medical career by completing his internship at various St. Louis hospitals before becoming a dedicated physician at Bethesda Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Serving as a Captain in the Air Force as both a medical doctor and flight surgeon from 1977 to 1980, Andrew continued his commitment to healing as a civil servant physician at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, and Ft. Rucker, AL, until his well-deserved retirement. In the twilight of his years, he was in the process of relocating to Brunswick, MD, to be closer to some of his beloved children and grandchildren.
Andrew's life was a continuous pursuit of knowledge. His passion for literature led him to amass a collection of books, and in later years, he embraced the digital age, exploring a wealth of knowledge in YouTube videos. Andrew found joy in fixing cars and household appliances, a hobby complemented by his adventures exploring national parks and destinations across the U.S. and Canada. Andrew found immense joy in teaching his children and grandchildren the art of fixing cars and creating lasting memories through shared moments of learning and discovery. Noteworthy to his character was his deep pride in his work. He frequently boasted to his children how he meticulously organized the frozen food section at the grocery store he worked at during medical school- a feat he held in higher regard than his exceptional skills as a surgeon.
Andrew leaves behind a legacy of love and memories, forever etched in the hearts of his surviving wife, Mary E. (Hager) Barber of Brunswick, MD; daughters Sandra (Robert) Hughes of Brunswick, MD, Michelle (David) Carswell of Jefferson, MD; son Andrew (Kasey) Barber III of Huntsville, AL; sister Benita (Mark) Baker of Monticello, IL; grandchildren Jeremy & Robert Hughes, Jennalyn (James) Groves, Mary & Evan Carswell, Emma Tanley (Barber); great-grandchild Robert Hughes Jr., and cherished nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jeffrey Alan and Barry Alan Barber.
As a final tribute to this remarkable soul, Andrew's ashes will find peace at a private memorial event, to be scattered alongside his beloved wife's ashes after her passing. In this way, their spirits will reunite in a tender ceremony, symbolizing the eternal bond they shared in life and beyond.
Born on May 1, 1947, in Peoria, IL, Andrew was the cherished son of Andrew Eugene Sr. and Betty J (Russell) Barber. On June 22, 1974, he joined hands in matrimony with Mary E. (Hager) Barber in Bridgeton, MO, and together they embarked on a journey that brought them three children.
Hailing from Chillicothe, IL, and Cerro Gordo, IL, Andrew graduated from Millikin University and St. Louis University School of Medicine. He began his medical career by completing his internship at various St. Louis hospitals before becoming a dedicated physician at Bethesda Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Serving as a Captain in the Air Force as both a medical doctor and flight surgeon from 1977 to 1980, Andrew continued his commitment to healing as a civil servant physician at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, and Ft. Rucker, AL, until his well-deserved retirement. In the twilight of his years, he was in the process of relocating to Brunswick, MD, to be closer to some of his beloved children and grandchildren.
Andrew's life was a continuous pursuit of knowledge. His passion for literature led him to amass a collection of books, and in later years, he embraced the digital age, exploring a wealth of knowledge in YouTube videos. Andrew found joy in fixing cars and household appliances, a hobby complemented by his adventures exploring national parks and destinations across the U.S. and Canada. Andrew found immense joy in teaching his children and grandchildren the art of fixing cars and creating lasting memories through shared moments of learning and discovery. Noteworthy to his character was his deep pride in his work. He frequently boasted to his children how he meticulously organized the frozen food section at the grocery store he worked at during medical school- a feat he held in higher regard than his exceptional skills as a surgeon.
Andrew leaves behind a legacy of love and memories, forever etched in the hearts of his surviving wife, Mary E. (Hager) Barber of Brunswick, MD; daughters Sandra (Robert) Hughes of Brunswick, MD, Michelle (David) Carswell of Jefferson, MD; son Andrew (Kasey) Barber III of Huntsville, AL; sister Benita (Mark) Baker of Monticello, IL; grandchildren Jeremy & Robert Hughes, Jennalyn (James) Groves, Mary & Evan Carswell, Emma Tanley (Barber); great-grandchild Robert Hughes Jr., and cherished nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jeffrey Alan and Barry Alan Barber.
As a final tribute to this remarkable soul, Andrew's ashes will find peace at a private memorial event, to be scattered alongside his beloved wife's ashes after her passing. In this way, their spirits will reunite in a tender ceremony, symbolizing the eternal bond they shared in life and beyond.
On January 13, 2022, the world bid farewell to Dr. Andrew Eugene Barber Jr., a resident of Dothan, AL, and Brunswick, MD, who spent 74 remarkable years enriching the lives of those around him.
Born on May 1, 1947, in Peoria, IL, Andrew was the cherished son of Andrew Eugene Sr. and Betty J (Russell) Barber. On June 22, 1974, he joined hands in matrimony with Mary E. (Hager) Barber in Bridgeton, MO, and together they embarked on a journey that brought them three children.
Hailing from Chillicothe, IL, and Cerro Gordo, IL, Andrew graduated from Millikin University and St. Louis University School of Medicine. He began his medical career by completing his internship at various St. Louis hospitals before becoming a dedicated physician at Bethesda Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Serving as a Captain in the Air Force as both a medical doctor and flight surgeon from 1977 to 1980, Andrew continued his commitment to healing as a civil servant physician at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, and Ft. Rucker, AL, until his well-deserved retirement. In the twilight of his years, he was in the process of relocating to Brunswick, MD, to be closer to some of his beloved children and grandchildren.
Andrew's life was a continuous pursuit of knowledge. His passion for literature led him to amass a collection of books, and in later years, he embraced the digital age, exploring a wealth of knowledge in YouTube videos. Andrew found joy in fixing cars and household appliances, a hobby complemented by his adventures exploring national parks and destinations across the U.S. and Canada. Andrew found immense joy in teaching his children and grandchildren the art of fixing cars and creating lasting memories through shared moments of learning and discovery. Noteworthy to his character was his deep pride in his work. He frequently boasted to his children how he meticulously organized the frozen food section at the grocery store he worked at during medical school- a feat he held in higher regard than his exceptional skills as a surgeon.
Andrew leaves behind a legacy of love and memories, forever etched in the hearts of his surviving wife, Mary E. (Hager) Barber of Brunswick, MD; daughters Sandra (Robert) Hughes of Brunswick, MD, Michelle (David) Carswell of Jefferson, MD; son Andrew (Kasey) Barber III of Huntsville, AL; sister Benita (Mark) Baker of Monticello, IL; grandchildren Jeremy & Robert Hughes, Jennalyn (James) Groves, Mary & Evan Carswell, Emma Tanley (Barber); great-grandchild Robert Hughes Jr., and cherished nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jeffrey Alan and Barry Alan Barber.
As a final tribute to this remarkable soul, Andrew's ashes will find peace at a private memorial event, to be scattered alongside his beloved wife's ashes after her passing. In this way, their spirits will reunite in a tender ceremony, symbolizing the eternal bond they shared in life and beyond.
Born on May 1, 1947, in Peoria, IL, Andrew was the cherished son of Andrew Eugene Sr. and Betty J (Russell) Barber. On June 22, 1974, he joined hands in matrimony with Mary E. (Hager) Barber in Bridgeton, MO, and together they embarked on a journey that brought them three children.
Hailing from Chillicothe, IL, and Cerro Gordo, IL, Andrew graduated from Millikin University and St. Louis University School of Medicine. He began his medical career by completing his internship at various St. Louis hospitals before becoming a dedicated physician at Bethesda Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Serving as a Captain in the Air Force as both a medical doctor and flight surgeon from 1977 to 1980, Andrew continued his commitment to healing as a civil servant physician at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, and Ft. Rucker, AL, until his well-deserved retirement. In the twilight of his years, he was in the process of relocating to Brunswick, MD, to be closer to some of his beloved children and grandchildren.
Andrew's life was a continuous pursuit of knowledge. His passion for literature led him to amass a collection of books, and in later years, he embraced the digital age, exploring a wealth of knowledge in YouTube videos. Andrew found joy in fixing cars and household appliances, a hobby complemented by his adventures exploring national parks and destinations across the U.S. and Canada. Andrew found immense joy in teaching his children and grandchildren the art of fixing cars and creating lasting memories through shared moments of learning and discovery. Noteworthy to his character was his deep pride in his work. He frequently boasted to his children how he meticulously organized the frozen food section at the grocery store he worked at during medical school- a feat he held in higher regard than his exceptional skills as a surgeon.
Andrew leaves behind a legacy of love and memories, forever etched in the hearts of his surviving wife, Mary E. (Hager) Barber of Brunswick, MD; daughters Sandra (Robert) Hughes of Brunswick, MD, Michelle (David) Carswell of Jefferson, MD; son Andrew (Kasey) Barber III of Huntsville, AL; sister Benita (Mark) Baker of Monticello, IL; grandchildren Jeremy & Robert Hughes, Jennalyn (James) Groves, Mary & Evan Carswell, Emma Tanley (Barber); great-grandchild Robert Hughes Jr., and cherished nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jeffrey Alan and Barry Alan Barber.
As a final tribute to this remarkable soul, Andrew's ashes will find peace at a private memorial event, to be scattered alongside his beloved wife's ashes after her passing. In this way, their spirits will reunite in a tender ceremony, symbolizing the eternal bond they shared in life and beyond.
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