Ralph W. BARBER

BARBER, Ralph W. - Age 90, of Fenton, died March 21, 2013. Services will be held 1 PM Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Pastor Dale Swihart will officiate. Interment will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project. Ralph was born August 28, 1922 in Goodrich, the son of Ellis and Phoebe (VanKirk) Barber. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving in WWII; he also served in the Navy Reserves for many years. Mr. Barber retired from General Motors Metal Fab. Following retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and was an active member of Flint Woodcarvers. Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Elizabeth "Betsey" Barber; children, Ron (Debbie) Barber of Eugene, OR, David (Page Kurtz) Barber of Suttons Bay, Patricia (John) Fischer of Durand, Lisa (Don) Wilber of Northville, Julie (David) Smith of Howell; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond (Gladys) Barber of Grand Blanc. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Funeral Service

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 1:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States