Mr. Calvin Wayne Barber, 65

FAYETTEVILLE

Mr. Calvin Wayne Barber, 65 of Fayetteville, was born on July 18, 1950 and passed away quietly in a medical center in Raleigh on July 20, 2015.

Mr. Barber was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Wallace Barber; his mother, Alma Rose Crumpler Barber; and his oldest brother, Henry Wallace Barber of Fayetteville. He leaves behind his loving sister, Joyce Ayo of Fayetteville and special friend Adam Thompson; Two brothers, Larry Barber and wife Judy of Kenansville, and Gary Barber of Clinton; his aunt, Elizabeth Allman of Clinton.

Mr. Barber was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and served as a Gunner's Mate four years in the service of his County and was honorably discharged in 1972. His travels included Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Yugoslavia and the Caribbean. He served on the U.S.S. Richard E. Byrd (DDG 23), home-ported in Norfolk, VA. After the Navy, he graduated from Sampson Community College and began a career as an Industrial Heavy Commercial Electrician with Bryant Electric, Daniel Construction, Fluor Daniels, Brown and Root, DuPont and more. These jobs to different parts of the Country, but Texas remained his favorite.

In addition to work, he was an avid reader and enjoyed many books over the years. In his later years prior to his illness, he enjoyed working at a small Library in the Clinton area alongside many of his friends and co-workers. He always enjoyed trying to assist others in the electrical field or give his opinion on a current book, worthy to read.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks a donation be sent to your local Food Bank or your local Meals-On-Wheels.

A private family service will be carried out at the request of Mr. Barber in the spreading of his remains. He will be free to fly in the wind and feel the spirit of freedom as he makes his final journey into the sunset. It has been a good life, with mistakes along the way. If choices could be made to change things, he would have done so. For anyone he has hurt or offended, he is deeply sorry. For his sister, Joyce: "thank you sis for always being there and I will always love you!"

Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 6535 Clinton Road, Stedman.