Raymond C. Barber, 83, of Crystal River, FL, passed away on Fri., Aug. 24, 2018 at Cypress Cove Care Center in Crystal River. A native of Cross City, FL, he was born July 31, 1935 to James and Iris Barber, one of three children. Raymond moved to Citrus County at the age of 14 and became a lifelong resident of the area. He was a member of New Life Christian Fellowship United Pentecostal Church of Crystal River and loved fishing and country music. Ray was also a member of Loyal Order of Moose and owned and operated his own landscaping business for many years. He is survived by his loving wife of over 30 years, Lilla F. "Frances" Barber of Crystal River; children Jimmy Barber of Old Town, FL; Nancy Barber of Citronelle, FL; Charlene Mason of Tennessee; Wanda Belanger of Beverly Hills, FL and her son Byron Belanger of Spring Hill, FL; Loretta West (husband Tim) of Williston, FL; Raymond C. Barber, Jr.; Missy Barber; Michelle Carlisle (husband Calvin); Ray Beville (wife Karen) of Lecanto, FL; Newton Ryals (wife Kim) of Beverly Hills, FL; Nancy Bertoli (husband Edward) of Homosassa, FL; David Beville (wife Rebecca) of Missouri; Nancy Shumate (husband Mervin) of Tennessee; Leslie O'Berry (wife Tracey) of Georgia and David "Tony" O'Berry (wife Lorrie) of Tennessee; Wilma Mansfield of Williston, FL, former wife and mother to Charlene, Wanda, Loretta, Nancy Shumate, Leslie O'Berry and David "Tony" O'Berry; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his two brothers, James and Oliver Barber. Friends will be received on Wed., Aug. 29, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, Florida, where a funeral service will be held on Thurs., Aug. 30, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow at Old Town United Methodist Church Cemetery, Old Town, Florida. www.wilderfuneral.com
