Funeral services for Earnest Barber, 94, of Smithville were held June 21 at the chapel of Love Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Ricky Arnold officiated with burial following at Whorton Springs Cemetery.
Mr. Barber passed away June 19 at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was affiliated with the Church of God, a World War II Veteran and was retired from Carrier.
He was preceded in death by his wife Josephine Barber; parents Henry and Eula Barber; two sisters Dorothy Hawkins and Pearly Washburn; and three brothers G.W., Elmer and Eugene Barber.
Survivors include his two sons Tommy (Nancy) Barber and Bobby Barber of Smithville; six grandchildren Danny Barber, Scotty Barber, Tabitha Webb, Renee Walker and Stephanie Barber, all of Smithville, and Sarah Harris of Lebanon; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a brother Andrew Barber; and two sisters Josephine Castleberry and Violet Harbor, all of Texas.
Pallbearers included Jason Walker, Kenny Harris, Danny Barber, Scotty Barber, Jimmy Atnip and Tyler Westmoreland.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
June 26, 2013
www.lovecantrellfuneralhome.com
Earnest Barber, 94

