William Jr. Barber

William Barber Jr. age 80 of Hastings, died Tuesday July 24, 2007 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Bill was born July 8, 1927 in Hastings, Michigan , the son of William Sr. and Jessie Mae (Turner) Barber. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1945. Bill served in the United States Army from 1945 until his honorable discharge in 1947. He was employed at the Grand Rapids Book Case in Hastings before working at Consumers Power Company, Bill retired from Consumers Power Company after 34 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and wild life. another hobby he enjoyed was repairing guns. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and a wife Joyce (Billington) Barber. Surviving are his children, Bill (Lois) Barber of Middleville, Jeanne (Mike) King of Hastings, LeeAnne Malone & John Kaechele of Hastings, Karen (Bill) Glynn of Hastings, 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren , his 1st wife, Lois (Clark) Holiman of Florida. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 - 8 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Graveside services will be held on Friday July 27, 2007 at 11:00 am at Fuller Cemetery on Charlton Park Rd. with full military honors. Rev. Carla Smith officiating . In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Thornapple Manor. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).