Robert Lee Barley Obituary
The family of Robert Lee Barley of Java, Virginia announces his passing on October 25, 2026. Robert, born on March 13, 1944, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Lee Barley to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Jane Hamm and Otis Childress; and his grandson LaTarius Rasberry. He is survived by: his wife Ellen Barksdale Barley; his children, Rachel B. Williams (late Reverend Kurt Williams) of Yanceyville, NC, Robert L. Barley, Jr. of Reidsville, NC, Erica L. Poindexter of Ruffin, NC, Tara D. Rasberry of Greensboro, NC, Sophia L. Barley of Gastonia, NC, Tangela T. Bowman of Danville, VA and Tiffany S. Barley of Kannapolis, NC.; his aunt Geneva B. Robertson of Java, Virginia.; and his siblings, Betty Anderson of Java, VA, Jacqueline Martin (Anthony Martin) of Newark, DE, Samantha Turner (late George Turner) of Detroit, MI, Stephanie Wiley (Marcelous Wiley) of Newark, DE, Patrice Childress of Claymont, DE., Rhonda Kassim (Ola Kassim) of Claymont, DE., Hope Childress of Claymont, DE., Orlando Thompson, Sr. (ElaineThompson) of Orlando, FL, Vincent Childress of Claymont, DE and Jody Childress (Ayanna Childress) of Charlotte, NC.
Viewing was held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Antioch Baptist Church (447 Old South Main St, Danville, VA 24541). Visitation was held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 at 11:45 AM at 477 Granville Dr, Danville, VA 24540. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Oak Grove Baptist Church (656 Blairs Cir, Blairs, VA 24527). A burial was held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 at the Riceville Missionary Baptist Church (1444 Riceville Rd, Java, VA 24565).
