Carl A. Barber
CHESAPEAKE—Carl Alan Barber, 52, died Nov. 6, 2008, at his home.
Born in Fort Eustis, he was a graduate of Kempsville High School, Class of 1974.
He was a master firefighter working with the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department for 32 years.
He was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church, Kempsville Masonic Lodge as well as a charter member of the Virginia Beach Professional Firefighters Association.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Spivey Barber; his mother, Charline A. Pulliam of Norfolk; two daughters, Holly Murphy and husband Kyle of Virginia Beach and Amanda B. Wilson and husband Larry of Chesapeake; two sisters, Sherry Holmes of Zuni and Nina Butler of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Kylie Murphy of Virginia Beach, Lainie Wilson of Chesapeake and Kendall Murphy of Virginia Beach; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father, James R. Barber.
A funeral was conducted Monday in Community United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, with the Rev. Thomas L. Mercer officiating.
Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Park.
Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to Vigilant Watch, P.O. Box 68264, Virginia Beach, VA 23471.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.