John “J.L.” Lloyd Barbour, Jr. went home to Heaven on Tuesday, May 8th at the age of 92. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 12th, 11:00 am at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel with burial with full military rites to follow at Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
J.L. was born in Johnston County, to the late John Lloyd Barbour, Sr. and Bertha Core Barbour. J.L. served our country in the U.S. Army in the 3rd Engineer Combat Battalion. His tour took him to Hiroshima, Japan and Korea. After returning from his military service, he lived the rest of his life raising his family in Greensboro.
He grew up as a member of Newlyn Street Methodist Church, active in the church choir, quartets and also singing with family. For the last 50 years he was a faithful member of Trinity Church. He retired after more than 30 years with the U.S. Postal Service.
Some of the things that made him happiest were the Atlanta Braves, Carolina Tarheels, Southern Gospel Music, Barbershop Singing and playing horseshoes with his brother-in-law’s in Roanoke, VA. He also was the “voice of baseball” at many games. He also called many of his grandson’s ball games.
He leaves behind the love of his life, Mary Conner Barbour. Their love story lasted 75 years. Also surviving is one brother, Heraldean (Phyllis) Barbour. Also cherishing his memory are his children; David (Cathy) Barbour, Jane (Larry) Simmons, Anne (Tommy) Austin and John (Elizabeth) Barbour III. Grandchildren; Chris (Kristin), Courtney, Justin, Brittney, Andy, Joshua (Ashley), Seth and Jeremy; great grandchildren; Jordan, Nolan, Charley Grace, Lyra, Mollie and Billy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405.
