Gerald Edwin Barber

Gerald Edwin Barber, age 70, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 surrounded by his loving family and best friends. He was born in Yadkin County on July 5, 1944 to the late Glenn and Jettie Mae Barber. He graduated from RJ Reynolds High School in 1963 and then proudly served in the USMC from 1965 until 1970. After his military service he worked at the Winston Salem Journal where he retired in 2008 after 40 years of service. He also served as a volunteer firefighter and later as fire chief at Mt. Tabor volunteer fire department for over 20 years. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing, playing pool, Nascar races, working outside, gardening and especially riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Mr. Barber is preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly Dyan Barber.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Gloria Barber; children, Anita Barber, Meredith Tuttle (Allen) and Karen Barber; grandchildren, Dylan Barber (Julia), Joshua Tuttle and Alley Tuttle, great grandchildren, Jaxon Barber and Julian Young. His sisters, Wendy Phillips (Arnold) and Shirley Carlton (Steve); brother, James Barber (Deborah); numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family; special friends, Charles and Genie Harper and their children C.J. and Stacy, as well as many other very special friends and the entire staff at Pine Tree Bar and Grill.

The family will have light hors d’oeuvres and conversation with friends and family from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm followed by a celebration of his life, on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Frank Vogler and Sons on Reynolda Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice or the American Cancer Society in his honor if so desired. Online condolences at frankvoglerandsonswinstonsalem.com