Barber

Milford A. Barber, 88, a lifelong resident of Butler, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at Sunnyview Nursing Home.

He was Protestant in faith.

Born Sept. 14, 1933, he was the son of the late Albert Barber and Louise (Wallace) Barber.

He resided at Sunnyview Nursing Home for over four years, following a long battle with advanced Parkinson’s disease.

He had owned and operated his trucking business for over 50 years. He was a diesel mechanic by trade, and could repair anything. He was partners with his brother-in-law, Tony Sequite at the Silver Dollar Bar in Herman for six years.

He attended the Daytona 500 in Florida, for over 50 years with his family and friends. He was involved for many years in the stock races at Lernerville, Blanket Hill and all-around local races.

He was in the U.S. Army, a veteran of the Korean War, having served in France, Germany and Italy, and was discharged as an SP4. He belonged to the VFW Post 249, and the American Legion Post 117 of Butler.

He is survived by three children, Jeffery (Rebecca) Barber, Martha (Jon) McClymonds and Milford (Faith) Barber Jr., and the mother of his children, Nancy Barber Holbein, all from the Butler area.

He is also survived by his brother, William E. (Sylvia) Barber; four sisters, Pauline (Bernie) Birckbichler Parr, Annabell Bergbigler of Tennessee, Donna J. Stevens of Eau Claire, and Tillie J. (Tony) Sequite of Meridian; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Milford was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol (Balient) Barber; his brother, Ralph J. Barber; and two sisters, Cecelia R. Klepper and D. Mae Fiddler.

BARBER — Friends of Milford A. Barber, who died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

A funeral service will follow immediately in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Butler County Humane Society.

Please visit www.spencerdgeibel.com.

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