1928
GEORGE
2020
GEORGE L. BARBER
October 12, 1928 — February 24, 2020
George L. Barber, of Strongsville, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, son of Jacob P. Barber and Mary (nee Matkovich), beloved husband of Joyce (deceased), brother of John (deceased), Robert (deceased) and sister Barbara Matthews (Robert, Deceased) of Titusville, PA.
Survived by daughter Denise Walters (Ed); son, Gerald Barber (Mary Jane); grandchildren, Michelle (Juergen), Lucinda, Marisa, Mathew (Emily) and Scott (fiancé Michelle DeLeon); great grandchildren, Nathan, Liam, Connor and Leni.
He was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed.
George was born on October 12, 1928, graduating from Colestock High School in 1947. While attending school he played football and played on the District Championship Basketball Team. Later he graduated from Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, Ohio.
He enlisted in the US Army on July 29, 1947 and retired as a Major in 1970. He was employed by NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio where he worked as a finance officer for 22 years.
George enjoyed and was an avid golfer, fisherman and hunter.
He was a member of the Disabled Veterans of America, Military Officers Association of America and National Active and Retired Federal Employees.
George and his beloved wife Joyce will be inurned at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
The family of George entrusted Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road, Brunswick to handle the arrangements.
Survived by daughter Denise Walters (Ed); son, Gerald Barber (Mary Jane); grandchildren, Michelle (Juergen), Lucinda, Marisa, Mathew (Emily) and Scott (fiancé Michelle DeLeon); great grandchildren, Nathan, Liam, Connor and Leni.
He was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed.
George was born on October 12, 1928, graduating from Colestock High School in 1947. While attending school he played football and played on the District Championship Basketball Team. Later he graduated from Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, Ohio.
He enlisted in the US Army on July 29, 1947 and retired as a Major in 1970. He was employed by NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio where he worked as a finance officer for 22 years.
George enjoyed and was an avid golfer, fisherman and hunter.
He was a member of the Disabled Veterans of America, Military Officers Association of America and National Active and Retired Federal Employees.
George and his beloved wife Joyce will be inurned at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
The family of George entrusted Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road, Brunswick to handle the arrangements.
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