Raymond Barber
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Raymond Barber

  • March 12, 1919 - November 28, 2011
  • Corsicana, Texas
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“I am very sorry to hear about the passing of PePaw. We was a good man. My thoughts and prayers for all the family. ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Bobby Bryant - Corsicana, TX

“My condolences to the family and my prayers are with you. Ray is in another body and is free from the wheel chair that confined him for such a long...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Phyllis Brooks - Red Oak, TX

“We are very sorry to about the loss of Pepaw. He was a very wonderful man! OUr thoughts and prayers for all the family. ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Patty and James Fosnight - TX

“Pepaw was a great encouragement to us as Pastor's. He always told us he would rather be at church than anywhere. He even missed some Cowboy kick...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Jerry - Corsicana, TX

“I was sorry to hear about Uncle Raymond. You are fortunate that you were able to spend so much time with him. I can't help but imagine the great...Read More » ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Marillyn Bell - Carrollton, TX


Raymond Barber March 12, 1919 - November 28, 2011 Raymond Barber of Corsicana passed away Monday, November 28, 2011, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, December 1, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Bro. Jerry "Bo" Loftis officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Raymond was born March 12, 1919, in Marlin, Texas, to Dan and Addie Barber. After his service during WWII, he worked at James Connally Air Force Base and retired from the Waco VA Regional Hospital. He had his own landscaping business until five years ago. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and loved the outdoors. Everyone called him "PePaw". Raymond was a long time member of Bellmead Calvary Baptist Church, and more recently, a member of The Word Church in Corsicana. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 50 years, Bobbie Lucille Barber; and all his siblings. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Harthcock and husband, David; his two sons, Donnie Barber; and Kenneth Barber, Sr. and wife, Linda; ten grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Richard Stahr, Robert Stahr, Kenneth Barber Jr., Anthony McRae, Benjamin Barber and Daniel Gommard. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.