Obituary for Charles Alexander "Buddy" Barber
The Family Tribute
A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the finest this world could hold
Never selfish, always kind, these are the memories he leaves behind…
Mr. Charles Alexander Barber, 50, of 295 Cedar Glenn Circle, Cleveland, was born in Iredell County on November 6, 1971, and was the son of Linda Faye Kennerly Barber and the late Marvin Richard Barber. He departed this life on Monday, March 28, 2022, unexpectedly. He was married to Lynda Gayle Avery Barber, who survives.
He attended West Rowan High School and was a member of Elmwood AME Zion Church. He loved his family and his hobbies included Fishing, Car Shows, Duke Basketball and the Raiders Football. He was employed by Carolina Beverage Company.
In addition to his wife, Lynda Avery Barber of the home; and his mother, Linda Kennerly Barber of Cleveland; he leaves to cherish the memory of his life, two daughters, Te'Zia Nicole Barber and Cherice Alexandria Barber, both of Salisbury; one brother, Erick Lamont (Magen) Barber of Faith; two sisters, Sherry Denise (Ernest) Dunlap and Brenda Elaine Barber, both of Cleveland; a brother-in-law, Claude Theodore Avery, II of Salisbury; sisters-in-law, Sharon (James) Davis of Durham, Mona Holt of Bronx, New York, Vera Avery of Cleveland, and Gretchen Dunlap of Cleveland; his grandchildren, Azariah Kennedy Faye Purefory, Kenneth Odell Purefory, III and Jai'den-Kyree OBryant Sturdivant; a special nephew, Bryson Darnell Ellis of Cleveland; three aunts, Mary Jane Wallace, Barbara Ann (David) Brown, and Lizzie Barber; an uncle, Roscoe (Nellie) Kennerly; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, church family, neighbors and friends
Celebration of Life Services will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary. Members of the family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Reverend Dr. Alberta McLaughlin will officiate and Reverend John Phifer will eulogize. Burial will follow in the Cameron Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Elmwood, N.C.
Visit the Book of Memories for Charles Barber at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Barber Family.
A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the finest this world could hold
Never selfish, always kind, these are the memories he leaves behind…
Mr. Charles Alexander Barber, 50, of 295 Cedar Glenn Circle, Cleveland, was born in Iredell County on November 6, 1971, and was the son of Linda Faye Kennerly Barber and the late Marvin Richard Barber. He departed this life on Monday, March 28, 2022, unexpectedly. He was married to Lynda Gayle Avery Barber, who survives.
He attended West Rowan High School and was a member of Elmwood AME Zion Church. He loved his family and his hobbies included Fishing, Car Shows, Duke Basketball and the Raiders Football. He was employed by Carolina Beverage Company.
In addition to his wife, Lynda Avery Barber of the home; and his mother, Linda Kennerly Barber of Cleveland; he leaves to cherish the memory of his life, two daughters, Te'Zia Nicole Barber and Cherice Alexandria Barber, both of Salisbury; one brother, Erick Lamont (Magen) Barber of Faith; two sisters, Sherry Denise (Ernest) Dunlap and Brenda Elaine Barber, both of Cleveland; a brother-in-law, Claude Theodore Avery, II of Salisbury; sisters-in-law, Sharon (James) Davis of Durham, Mona Holt of Bronx, New York, Vera Avery of Cleveland, and Gretchen Dunlap of Cleveland; his grandchildren, Azariah Kennedy Faye Purefory, Kenneth Odell Purefory, III and Jai'den-Kyree OBryant Sturdivant; a special nephew, Bryson Darnell Ellis of Cleveland; three aunts, Mary Jane Wallace, Barbara Ann (David) Brown, and Lizzie Barber; an uncle, Roscoe (Nellie) Kennerly; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, church family, neighbors and friends
Celebration of Life Services will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary. Members of the family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Reverend Dr. Alberta McLaughlin will officiate and Reverend John Phifer will eulogize. Burial will follow in the Cameron Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Elmwood, N.C.
Visit the Book of Memories for Charles Barber at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Barber Family.