Mr. Colonel Hayes Barbour

Mr. Colonel Hayes Barbour, age 72 of Stuart, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at his home. He was born in Henry County on December 24, 1943 to the late Ed and Mattie Hairston Barbour. In addition to his parents, Mr. Barbour was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucy Via and Coreen Street; and a brother, Velton Barbour. He was a member of Fresh Harvest Christian Church where he served as a deacon and a trustee and sang in the choir. He had retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad, and had worked for Swing Transport.

Mr. Barbour is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gloria Conner Barbour of the home; a son, Jarryl Barbour of Stuart; two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Michael Turner of Stuart, Stacey and David McKinney of Martinsville; four grandchildren, Monica Wilson and husband, Branden, Mario Norman, Megan McKinney, Dylan McKinney; two great-grandchildren, Jaiden Wilson and Alycia Wilson; one brother, Eddie “June” Barbour of Stuart; and one sister, Iowa “Era” Joyce of Martinsville.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor J. LeRoy Wimbush officiating. Burial will follow in Patrick Memorial Gardens. A wake will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

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