James O. Barber, Sr.

SR., BARBER, James O., age 56, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 20, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Hallie Barber; sister, Linda Burton; brother-in-law, Vernon Murray, and sister-in-law, Pat Barber. James is survived by his wife, Eva Barber; children, Jamie (Sharon) Barber, Hallie (Clint) Fletcher, Pamela (Ray) Bowling, Maria (Robert) Lingg, and Heather (Johnny) Mayo; 18 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; siblings, Anna (Boyd) Armstrong, Donald Barber, Bob (Betty) Barber, and Jerry Murray; brother-in-law, Walter Burton, as well as numerous family and friends . He worked for Dayton Daily News for 25 years. James enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing games, spending time outdoors, and talking about his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 26, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. Interment to follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Miamisburg. Family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.