Bobby Edward "Grady" Barrier
June 16, 1934 ~ September 19, 2006
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden – Bobby Edward “Grady” Barrier, 72, of Peachtree Street, died Tuesday, September 19, 2006.
A native of Avery County, he was the son of the late Bob and Ruth Buchanan Barrier. He was an active member of Arden First Baptist Church, serving as deacon, member of the Good Neighbor Sunday School Class, various committees and leader with the RA’s. He was a retired mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service.
Mr. Barrier is survived by his wife of 25 years, Barbara Wimbish Barrier; daughter, Bari Barrier and her husband Frank Miller of Candler; son, Biff Barrier of Candler; three step-sons, Andy Horne and his wife Kellee of Gastonia, Greg Horne and his wife Linda of Jacksonville, Fla. and Jeff Horne of Easley, SC; three grandchildren, Ashley, Casey and Ali; two great grandchildren, Hailey and Trevor and six step-grandchildren, Andrew, Lindsay, Lauren, William, Christina and Nicholas. Also surviving is his sister, Anita Thornton of Midland, NC; his brother Phil Barrier and his wife Mitzi of Newland, NC; his step-mother, Addie Barrier of Newland and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday at Arden First Baptist Church conducted by the Rev Dr. James H. Johnson and Rev. Ollis Revels. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 pm Friday at the Yellow Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Avery County conducted by the Rev. Wallace Wise.
Mr. Barrier’s family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 pm Thursday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arden First Baptist Church or to the Joseph Kirby Loftin Scholarship Fund, in care of the church, 3839 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden, NC 28704.
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Barbara, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob was a special man and a great person to know. I know he will truly be missed.
Carolyn and Bill Clampett
Dear Barbara & Family,
So sorry to hear of Bobby’s death. He was one year ahead of me in high school at Cranberry. We shared a lot of good times on basketball trips. He was a great person and leaves a lot of good memories.May God bless you during this difficult time. Mary Helen Hughes Henley
May God bless you during this sad time. We are thinking of you and praying for you. We love you Bobby.
Beri and family, much love and prayers at this time of great loss of your loved one ,you all will be in our throughts and prayers. If we can help in any way please let us know.Ron and Wanda Baird
BARI & FAMILY SORRY ABOUT YOU LOSS OF YOUR DAD, OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU’LL, IF YOU’LL NEED ANYTHING LET US KNOW LOVE ALWAYS, MARVIN, DONNA & KELSI MILLER
BARI & FAMILY SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD LOSS, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU’LL LOVE ALWAYS MARVIN DONNA & KELSI MILLER
Sorry to hear of the loss cousin
My condolences to Barbara and the family for their loss.
Barbara-So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
I love you and will miss you Pop-Pop.
Dear Barbara and Family,
It was our pleasure to know Bobby. We have fond memories of good days spent with him at Arden First Baptist Church. We pray a special measure of God’s grace and peace for each of you during these days!
To Barbara and all of the Barrier family. I am so saddened to learn of Bobby’s passing this morning. I know that he has traveled a very difficult road these last few years and can now rest. He fought the good fight and ran the race so very bravely. I will miss him! Please know that I love you and trust the Lord will give you a sense of peace during this time.
Biff – I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care my friend and please let us know if there is anything you need.
Biff, Barbara, and Barry,
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Carolyn
I was so sorry to hear of Grady’s death, I know he has been through alot the past few years. My parents thought so much of him and now they can all be together in heaven. Barbara thank you for being there for Mom when Dad died, and for us when she died, if there’s anything I can do for you please let me know. Becky
Barbara and family,
Sorry to read of Grady’s death. He was a kind and helpful mail carrier to us for lots of years. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Jim and Anna
Barbara and family,
We send our love and thoughts and prayers to all of you; knowing what a wonderful person Grady was and how much he will be missed.
We love you Barbara and are thinking of you.
Brian & Rachell & Amber Fleming
Dearest Barbara and Family
May God bless you and help you through your sorrow. We send our love to all, Shannon and Joe
Barbara and family,
Iwould like to offer my condolences to the passing of Bob.
He was a true friend, a good co-worker, and Christian. I cannot attend the services because of other commitments. He is in a better place. God bless you and your family.
Gary O’Kelley
Your in my thoughts & prayers.
We always looked forward to seeing Grady every June at decoration at Yellow Mountain. You will be missed, cousin.
Barbara, May God bless you and the family.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
Julie
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Dear Barbara;
Please know that my prayers are with you and family as you adjust to Bobby being in heaven. As I read his ob. I have many fine memories of him during my years in Arden. May God bless you.
Marvin
Dear Barbara & family, I was so very sorry to hear about Bobby. You all have been through so much these past years. Barbara, you have always been such a great friend to my family. I love you very much. I am sorry I wasn’t able to attend the services for Bobby. Please know that you are in my prayers & call if you need anything at all. Love, Linda & Jeff
Dear Barbara,
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear Grady.
With lots of love and prayers,
Mary Talley