Barber, Alfred

Alfred Barber, age 83 of Sanford passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at is home in Sanford. Born on November 24, 1927 in Richmond County, NC to the late Dave Barber and Bessie Allen Barber. Mr. Barber was a veteran of his country and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Zion Christian Church. Mr. Barber was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He was a founding charter member of the Deep River Volunteer Fire Department. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed flower gardening and working in the yard. He retired from Simpson and Simpson as a finishing carpenter. Mr. Barber was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mamie Fogleman Barber. Two sons: Teddy Wayne Barber and wife Linda H. of Sanford; Byron Dale Barber and wife Dana Kathryn of Willow Spring, NC; two daughters: Wanda Gail Hickman and husband Donald J.; and Susan Lenora Brigman and husband Cecil all of Sanford, NC. One brother, Douglas Barber and wife Donna of Yadkinville, NC. Seven grandchildren: Heather Hickman , Tenille Patterson, Jamie Brigman, Lauren Barber, C.J. Brigman, Jennifer Brigman and Emily Barber, and six great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Lawrence, Norman, and Horace Barber. Graveside funeral service with military honors will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Zion Christian Church Cemetery in Sanford. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. at the church fellowship hall prior to the graveside. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Christian Church, 23 Zion Church Rd., Sanford, NC27330 or to Community Home Care and Hospice, 809 Wicker St., Sanford, NC 27330. Online condolences may be made at www.millerboles.com Miller-Boles Funeral Home of Sanford is serving the family.