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Willie A. Barber

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Jan 7 1930
Dec 17 2020
90 Years
Cochranville

Willie A. Barber, 90, of Cochranville, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Brandywine Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Mary Coldiron Barber who passed away in 2003.  Born in Maybeury, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Arlie and Mamie Gladys Johnson Barber.

Willie was a retired millwright and worked at the former Lukens Steel Company.  He then went to work at the former Charlie's Thriftway in Parkesburg.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army and served with the West Fallowfield Township Police.  He enjoyed fixing clocks and had a great sense of humor.
 
He is survived by a daughter, Diane, wife of Leonard Prange of Parkesburg, grandchildren, Christopher Prange, husband of Renee Jane, and Angela Gordon, great-grandchildren, Tessa Gordon, George "LG" Gordon IV, and Madison Prange, and a great-great-granddaughter, Areabella Rose Fahy; and two step great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a son Ricky Barber in 2013.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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So sorry for your loss. Great man

Submitted by Linda Houston on
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Praying for you folks. May God bless and keep you.

Submitted by Gary Gilbert on
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Willie was one of kind - he could always make you smile with one of his jokes. I have fond memories of the Barber family and growing up on Highview Drive. Condolences to Diane and the entire family. Pat McCormick

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Willie , this announcement should be filled with condolences from all the people you have touched and by some of us that really really enjoyed your friendship,your jokes, which we heard many many times over ,your Witt, your smile, and your all around country self. I for one will miss you greatly, even though I haven't visited in a long time. Be good to those you run into up above, keep smiling, goodbye ole friend...

Submitted by Rich Phipps on
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He will be dearly missed. He was a kind and great grand father to his grand children. My condolences to the family

Submitted by Anita L Gordon-... on
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For years I had the privilege of having Willie as a customer at my service station. His ability to spin stories,jokes and every day occurences was a treat .And should any of his "cronies" be here at the same time things got funnier. Don't worry we all have a favorite story or joke you told us.Rest in Peace and my sympathies to the family.

Submitted by Steve Lubrano on
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Diane and Family, I send my heartfelt condolences. I had the pleasure of living across from Mr Barber for many years and have fond memories. He will surely be missed. Wishing you comfort at this difficult time, Jodi Meeks and family 

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