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Robert A. Barber, Sr. NEWBERRY, SC - Robert A. Barber, Sr., 89, of Newberry, SC and Bowens Island in Charleston, SC, died Sunday, February 1, 2015 at his residence on Bowens Island. He was born in Charleston on April 11, 1925, the son of the late Leroy Archibald Barber and Sarah May Chaplin Barber Bowen and the stepson of James A. Bowen. Mr. Barber was a submariner during World War II. After graduating from the Citadel with a B.S. in Commerce, he worked with C & S Bank for 38 years as General Auditor, retiring as a Senior Vice President. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Newberry, and a former member of Virginia Wingard and Folly Beach United Methodist Churches where he served as a Sunday School teacher and Superintendent of Sunday School. He served as the Worshipful Master of Friendship Masonic Lodge in Charleston and of Dutch Fork Masonic Lodge in Columbia He was an active member and regional officer of the Civitan Club in Charleston and Columbia and a member of the SC Bankers Association. Bob was a quiet, gentle man who loved life with his wife and family. He had a wry sense of humor and shared all that he had with his extended family and friends, as well the friends of his children. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lucille Kelly Barber; children, James R. Epting, Jr. (Irene) of Irmo, Robert A. Barber, Jr. (LaNelle) of Charleston, J. Michael Barber (Susan) of Columbia, Karen B. Danielowski (Cas) of Charleston, J. Patrick Barber (Becky) of Folly Beach; daughter-in-law, Lynn P. Barber of Charleston; sister, Elizabeth B. Tiedemann of Folly Beach; grandchildren, Tonya M. Clamp (Joey), James R. Epting, III, Tonia M. McCrew (Jon), Hope B. McIntosh (Bill), R. Matthew Barber (Danielle), Allison V. Barber, J. Michael Barber, Jr., S. Lucas Barber (Megan), Grace M. Barber, Emily B. Workman (Ryan), Connor C. Danielowski, Kelly M. Danielowski, Taylor P. Barber, Brandon C. Barber and Bowen C. Barber; great grandchildren; Hunter Clamp, Katie-Ann Clamp, Mary Lesesne McIntosh, S. Frances Barber, Madelyn T. Barber, Jackson M. Barber, Charlotte L. Barber, Adelaide L. Tribble and S. Marsh Barber. He is predeceased by a son, W. Stephen Barber and a granddaughter, Erin R. Barber. Visitation will be at the Barber home, 1526 Boundary St., Newberry on Friday, February 6 from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM. Funeral services will be held at Central United Methodist Church in Newberry, SC at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 7, 2015 conducted by the Rev. Tresco Shannon and the Rev. John Miller. Burial will be in Old St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC at 4:30 PM on Saturday. Memorials are suggested to the Newberry Opera House, the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia and Charleston or the "Free Clinic" in Newberry. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry is assisting the family. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2015.

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Mrs Louis E (Marie) Condon

February 11, 2015

Robert, Lanelle & Lynn - blessed is he who has a father that set all the right examples.

Win Hughey

February 9, 2015

Mrs. Barber,Robert,Mike,Karen and Patrick, My sympathy and prayers to each of you at this time.

February 9, 2015

My condolence to the family. Please be encouraged by the words of Johm 5:28,29 as you draw close to God in prayer.

bill allen

February 7, 2015

bob was my first boss at the bank. he taught me banking, humor and how to be a better man.

bill allen

Myrna and James Hanlon

February 6, 2015

Robert, Jr. and family...We are saddened at your loss and hope that your grief will be softened by many loving memories...You are very much in our thoughts...Myrna and James Hanlon

Bill Johnson

February 6, 2015

My deepest sympathy to all of the family, we have lost one of our rocks. Love to all.

February 6, 2015

To All the Barbers:

My condolences for your loss. Godspeed!

Cody Shealy Lexington, SC

Bill Hyde

February 6, 2015

Very sorry to hear of Mr. Barber's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.

Sally King

February 5, 2015

Our love and prayers are with you all A wonderful man has left us to go to be with our dear lord Jesus. The angels are singing for him now and he is saying I wish they could hear this with me now and soon they will.

Sonja Carnaggio

February 5, 2015

Mike, Susan and family, I was very sorry to hear of your loss of Mr. Barber. What a long and fulfilling life! Know that we care and are praying for your healing and strength.

Lori Chassereau

February 5, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Barber. I will always remember him as smiling with a witty remark and calm in the face of a storm. I pray that God will give your family the strength and courage you will need to bear the burden of your broken hearts. My love to each of you. Lori Wilds Bates Chassereau

February 5, 2015

Robert,
Johnny Linton mentioned this to me and I wanted to pass on our condolences. What a magnificent life for this sailor, husband, and Dad.

Tom and Sherry Ariail, Chester, Virginia

February 5, 2015

To Cile and family....I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. What a great life of service he had. I have fond memories of years we served in Civitan together. May you take comfort that he is now serving in heaven, and at peace there.

Glenn King

Nick Nichols

February 4, 2015

To the Barber Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Robert's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Robert will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin”, a member of our Greatest Generation, and a great Patriot.

MOMMFN(SS) Robert A. Barber Sr.
US Navy WWII Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

February 4, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the Barber
family! Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Wish you were still at Virginia Wingard. Our love to all of you, Frank & Sandra Selman

Perry & Allyson` Jeffcoat

February 4, 2015

We are sorry about the death of Mr. Barber. We thank him for his service to our country, fighting to rid our world of tyranny, cruelty, and injustice. We owe so much to "The Greatest Genertion". We hope and pray that family and loved ones will find strength and comfort in your faith and your memories.

Mark Hobbs

February 4, 2015

Bob Barber is one Man that I have worked in my career that I had tremendous respect and admiration. I especially enjoyed playing golf with him at the Ponderosa Country Club.

May HIS Memory BE ETERNAL!

Tolbert

February 4, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Barber family. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this most difficult time.

Amy Bartsch

February 4, 2015

Sincerest sympathy on Bobs homegoing.Heaven has gained an angel.Many priceless and scred childhood memories of "The Barbers" from my child hood.The "Old Neighborhood" lives on in memory and "Mr Barber" in heart.Amy Bartsch Koon"

February 4, 2015

My sympathies goes out to the Barber family. May the God of comfort strengthen the family.

Steve and Margaret Barfield

February 4, 2015

Dear Robert and LaNelle,
You were fortunate to have had him for so long! Please know that we hold you in our thoughts and prayers and extend our sympathy to your entire family.
Sincerely,
Steve and Margaret Barfield

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