James Barber

Bro. James Earnest Barber, age 62, of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on May 30, 2012, at Milan General Hospital. Funeral services for Bro. Barber will be conducted on Friday, June 1, at 4:00 p.m. at Laneview Baptist Church of Kenton with Bro. Robert Bickford officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery of Kenton. Bro. Barber was born February 27, 1950, in Perry County, Tennessee; the son of Fred and Sally Fortner Barber. He was the pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church for over 17 years. Bro. Barber is survived by his spouse, Elaine Barber, two daughters, Linda Peevyhouse and husband Tim, Betty Newman and husband Bryan; five grandchildren; one brother, Lewis Thomas “Pete” Barber, and two sisters, Joyce Marie Showfer and Freddie Mae Mays. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 1, at the Laneview Baptist Church of Kenton. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bro. James Barber.