Reed Barber's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2026 in Rossville, Tennessee

Reed Barber

February 16, 1938 - January 15, 2026 (87 years old)

Rossville, Tennessee

Reed Barber's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2026 in Rossville, Tennessee

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Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park

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Reed Barber

February 16, 1938 - January 15, 2026 (87 years old)

Rossville, Tennessee

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Reed Barber Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 15, 2026, at the age of 87, Reed Barber of Rossville, Tennessee passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Reed Barber to pay them a last tribute.

Though Reed may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Reed touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Wesley and Nettie Irene Barber; and his former wife Virginia "Ginger" Barber. He is survived by: his wife Barbara; and his children, Johnny (Phyllis) of Cordova, TN, Dana Smith (Stuart) of Denver, NC, Chris of Iron Station, NC and Teri Webb (David) of Munford, TN.. He is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Gideons International or to the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park



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Visitation

Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park East
2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133

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Jan 19

Funeral service

Forest Hill East Cemetery
2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133

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Jan 19

Burial

Forest Hill East Cemetery
2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133

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