Harold John Barber, son of the late John Louis Barber and Stella Nelson Barber was born on April 25, 1924 in Vinson, Missouri and departed this life on March 31, 2017 at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg, Indiana at the age of 92.

He was a member of the Risen Church in Dexter, Missouri where he was a Deacon for 31 years. Mr. Barber was a Quarter Master for the United States Army. He was a former employee of International Shoe company and was an employee for the Dexter Schools where he was the head Custodian for 32 years. 

He was a member of the Dexter Masonic Lodge #532, The Order of Eastern Star Chapter #311, a member of the Scottish Rite 32 degree Mason, a member of the Kenady Hanks Post #59 The American Legion.

He was united in marriage to Doris Mayberry in Piggott, Arkansas on December 15, 1945.  Mrs. Barber preceded him in death on January 14, 2017.

Survivors include, two sons, Joseph Harold Barber and Gayla of Fredericktown, Missouri and Ray Gene Barber and Beth of Oakland City, Indiana; by one grandchild, Charity (Chad) Julian; by two great-grandchildren, Brody Julian and Micah Julian.

Besides parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harlan Barber and Donald Barber; three sisters, Ruth Williams, Mildred Goddert, and Doris Barber.

Friends may call at the Rainey Mathis Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

There will be a Masonic service at 8:00 PM Wednesday. 

Funeral services will be conducted on April 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the Rainey Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Steve Tippen and Rev. Rick Roberts officiating. 

Interment will follow at the Dexter Cemetery.