Robert E. Barber
July 18, 1935 - April 15, 2021
SPARTA – Robert E. Barber, 85, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home in Sparta, IL.
Robert was born July 18, 1935 in Willisville, IL, to Robert and Ida Catherine Eaton Barber.
He married Martha Ann Bannister on December 15, 1956 in Sparta, IL, later he married Kim Bixby on June 19, 1993 at Prairie Du Chien, WI.
Robert was a retired U.S. Postal Service employee. Robert was a member of St. Peter's United Christian Church, Red Bud, IL, Hope Lodge #162 A.F. & A.M., Sparta, IL, Red Bud Lodge #427 A.F. & A.M., Red Bud, IL, Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies, Valley of Southern Illinois, York Rite, Knight of Saint Andrews, and Ainad Shrine Temple, E. St. Louis, IL.
Robert is survived by his wife Kim of Sparta, IL, children; Richard of Raleigh, NC, Mary of Barlow, KY, Beverly of Chatham, IL and Amy of San Antonio, TX, stepchildren; James (Robin) of Ellis Grove, IL and Kristopher (Jennifer) of Riverview, FL, grandchildren, step-grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and sister Vida Suzann Kelley.
Robert's wishes were for cremation. Memorial graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, May 10, 2021, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO
WILSON'S FUNERAL HOME
206 South Fifth Street
Ava, IL
July 18, 1935 - April 15, 2021
SPARTA – Robert E. Barber, 85, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home in Sparta, IL.
Robert was born July 18, 1935 in Willisville, IL, to Robert and Ida Catherine Eaton Barber.
He married Martha Ann Bannister on December 15, 1956 in Sparta, IL, later he married Kim Bixby on June 19, 1993 at Prairie Du Chien, WI.
Robert was a retired U.S. Postal Service employee. Robert was a member of St. Peter's United Christian Church, Red Bud, IL, Hope Lodge #162 A.F. & A.M., Sparta, IL, Red Bud Lodge #427 A.F. & A.M., Red Bud, IL, Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies, Valley of Southern Illinois, York Rite, Knight of Saint Andrews, and Ainad Shrine Temple, E. St. Louis, IL.
Robert is survived by his wife Kim of Sparta, IL, children; Richard of Raleigh, NC, Mary of Barlow, KY, Beverly of Chatham, IL and Amy of San Antonio, TX, stepchildren; James (Robin) of Ellis Grove, IL and Kristopher (Jennifer) of Riverview, FL, grandchildren, step-grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and sister Vida Suzann Kelley.
Robert's wishes were for cremation. Memorial graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, May 10, 2021, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO
WILSON'S FUNERAL HOME
206 South Fifth Street
Ava, IL
Robert E. Barber
July 18, 1935 - April 15, 2021
SPARTA – Robert E. Barber, 85, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home in Sparta, IL.
Robert was born July 18, 1935 in Willisville, IL, to Robert and Ida Catherine Eaton Barber.
He married Martha Ann Bannister on December 15, 1956 in Sparta, IL, later he married Kim Bixby on June 19, 1993 at Prairie Du Chien, WI.
Robert was a retired U.S. Postal Service employee. Robert was a member of St. Peter's United Christian Church, Red Bud, IL, Hope Lodge #162 A.F. & A.M., Sparta, IL, Red Bud Lodge #427 A.F. & A.M., Red Bud, IL, Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies, Valley of Southern Illinois, York Rite, Knight of Saint Andrews, and Ainad Shrine Temple, E. St. Louis, IL.
Robert is survived by his wife Kim of Sparta, IL, children; Richard of Raleigh, NC, Mary of Barlow, KY, Beverly of Chatham, IL and Amy of San Antonio, TX, stepchildren; James (Robin) of Ellis Grove, IL and Kristopher (Jennifer) of Riverview, FL, grandchildren, step-grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and sister Vida Suzann Kelley.
Robert's wishes were for cremation. Memorial graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, May 10, 2021, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO
WILSON'S FUNERAL HOME
206 South Fifth Street
Ava, IL
July 18, 1935 - April 15, 2021
SPARTA – Robert E. Barber, 85, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home in Sparta, IL.
Robert was born July 18, 1935 in Willisville, IL, to Robert and Ida Catherine Eaton Barber.
He married Martha Ann Bannister on December 15, 1956 in Sparta, IL, later he married Kim Bixby on June 19, 1993 at Prairie Du Chien, WI.
Robert was a retired U.S. Postal Service employee. Robert was a member of St. Peter's United Christian Church, Red Bud, IL, Hope Lodge #162 A.F. & A.M., Sparta, IL, Red Bud Lodge #427 A.F. & A.M., Red Bud, IL, Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies, Valley of Southern Illinois, York Rite, Knight of Saint Andrews, and Ainad Shrine Temple, E. St. Louis, IL.
Robert is survived by his wife Kim of Sparta, IL, children; Richard of Raleigh, NC, Mary of Barlow, KY, Beverly of Chatham, IL and Amy of San Antonio, TX, stepchildren; James (Robin) of Ellis Grove, IL and Kristopher (Jennifer) of Riverview, FL, grandchildren, step-grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and sister Vida Suzann Kelley.
Robert's wishes were for cremation. Memorial graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, May 10, 2021, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO
WILSON'S FUNERAL HOME
206 South Fifth Street
Ava, IL
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