Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Joseph "Joe" Roy Barbour, age 85, of 2098 Old School Road died Monday, October 14, 2013, at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Revs. Grace Hargis and Jimmy Wooten. Burial will follow in Barbour's Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery.
Mr. Barbour was born July 31, 1928 in Johnston County to the late Walter Henry and Minnie Strickland Barbour. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Hill Barbour; a son, Mike Roy Barbour; and his brothers and sisters. Mr. Barbour was a founding member of the First Advent Christian Church in Four Oaks where he served as a deacon for many years.
Surviving are Wife, Imogene C. Barbour of Four Oaks; Son and Daughter-In-Law, Mark Anthony and Wendy Barbour of Four Oaks; Grandchildren, Dr. Chad A. Barbour of Slte St. Marie, Michigan, Brian C. Barbour of Raleigh, Michelle B. Pearce of Benson, and Mark Barbour, Jr. of Garner; Special Great-Granddaughter, Courtney Young of Benson; Five Great-Grandchildren; Step-Children, Sherri Hare of Roseboro, Kevin Hare of Princeton, and Randy Hare of Princeton; Seven Step-Grandchildren; Three Step-Great Grandchildren; and Several Nieces and Nephews.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service and other times at the home.