James Russell Barber Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on June 20, 2023, at the age of 75, James Russell Barber of Springfield, Missouri, born in Detroit, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Barber (Jack) and Marjorie Plank Barber; his brother Raymond Barber (Butch); his nephew Greg Barber; his brother Thomas Barber; and his grandparents, Junius and Wilma Plank.

He is survived by: his daughters, Trishia Johannes (Bryon) of Prairie City, IA and Sheryl Hopkins (Aaron) of Carlisle, IA; his brothers, John Barber (Mary), Ron Barber (Pam) of Springfield and Rick Barber (Helen) of Springfield; and his grandchildren, Bailey Johannes, Courtney McCarty (Spencer), Riley Johannes, Kinley Johannes, Cole Hopkins, Tyler Hopkins, Devon Hopkins (Lindsey), Alexis Van Loon (Dustan), Christopher Carson and Carly Cornell. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to South Street Christian Church.