Charles Raynor Barber, Sr., 90, husband of Jacqueline Merritt Barber, of Simpsonville, died Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Born in Goldston, NC, he was the son of the late Ferry and Sophronia Bowman Barber.
Charlie was an active member of Frances Asbury UMC since 1962, a charter member of Holly Tree Country Club, and a member of the UNC Rams Club for over 40 years. Charlie was a Veteran of the US Army and retired as a salesman with Baxter International after 30 years.
In addition to his loving wife of 66 years, he is survived by daughter, Leeann Lewis; son, Ray Barber, Jr. and wife, Molly; son, Stuart Barber and wife, Kim; daughter, Evelyn Daugherty and husband, Mike; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren who affectionately know him as Papa; brother, Donald Barber; sister, Ann Gaines and husband, Max.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marion Barber Todd, and brother Ferry Barber, Jr.
A visitation will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 10:30 AM until 11:45 AM at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast followed by the funeral service at 12:00 PM. A Private Entombment will be in Graceland East Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Francis Asbury UMC, 1800 E. North St., Greenville, SC 29607.
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