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November
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2018
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2018
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Harry E. “Butch” Barber, 76 of Sheridan, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle, IL. He was born May 13, 1942 in Rockton, IL the son of Harrison and Annie (Parr) Barber. Harry proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at Marathon Electric in Earlville, farmed in the area, was a truck driver, and owner/operator of Barber Trucking with his brother Fred. Butch was very social, he loved to visit with neighbors and friends all over. His greatest joy was family, friends, and playing cards.
He is survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Gale of Gulfport, MS and Hazel Sherman of Somonauk, IL; one brother, Fred Barber of Sheridan, IL; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Florence Keele, one brother, Ernest “Jim” Barber and two nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the funeral home in Sommonauk, IL with Pastor Rich Fassig officating. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Rockton Township Cemetery Rockton, IL. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one’s choice. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. RT 34 ~ Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
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He is survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Gale of Gulfport, MS and Hazel Sherman of Somonauk, IL; one brother, Fred Barber of Sheridan, IL; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Florence Keele, one brother, Ernest “Jim” Barber and two nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the funeral home in Sommonauk, IL with Pastor Rich Fassig officating. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Rockton Township Cemetery Rockton, IL. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one’s choice. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. RT 34 ~ Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
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