Andrew Barrier, age 92, of Newland passed away on October 11, 2012 at his residence.
He was born December 21, 1919 in Jonas Ridge, a son of the late Alex and Fleety Rose Barrier.
He was a member of the Pineola Church of God where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for 17 years.
Andrew was a member of the Ruritan Club, a founding member of the Jonas Ridge Fire Department and enjoyed woodworking, feeding birds and fishing.
He was a WWII veteran and received two Bronze Stars, the Philippines Liberation Medal, Victory Medal and the Purple Heart.
Along with his parents, Andrew was preceded in death by: five brothers, two sisters.
Andrew has left to cherish his memory his: wife, Myrtle Barrier of the home; daughters, Jean Williams of Morganton, Della Wright and husband Bob of Hickory, Nancy Dellinger of Newland, Jewel Barrier of Morganton; son, Avery Barrier and wife Cindy of Jonas Ridge; sister, Edith Singleton of Hickory; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, many, many friends.
He was born December 21, 1919 in Jonas Ridge, a son of the late Alex and Fleety Rose Barrier.
He was a member of the Pineola Church of God where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for 17 years.
Andrew was a member of the Ruritan Club, a founding member of the Jonas Ridge Fire Department and enjoyed woodworking, feeding birds and fishing.
He was a WWII veteran and received two Bronze Stars, the Philippines Liberation Medal, Victory Medal and the Purple Heart.
Along with his parents, Andrew was preceded in death by: five brothers, two sisters.
Andrew has left to cherish his memory his: wife, Myrtle Barrier of the home; daughters, Jean Williams of Morganton, Della Wright and husband Bob of Hickory, Nancy Dellinger of Newland, Jewel Barrier of Morganton; son, Avery Barrier and wife Cindy of Jonas Ridge; sister, Edith Singleton of Hickory; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, many, many friends.
Andrew Barrier, age 92, of Newland passed away on October 11, 2012 at his residence.
He was born December 21, 1919 in Jonas Ridge, a son of the late Alex and Fleety Rose Barrier.
He was a member of the Pineola Church of God where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for 17 years.
Andrew was a member of the Ruritan Club, a founding member of the Jonas Ridge Fire Department and enjoyed woodworking, feeding birds and fishing.
He was a WWII veteran and received two Bronze Stars, the Philippines Liberation Medal, Victory Medal and the Purple Heart.
Along with his parents, Andrew was preceded in death by: five brothers, two sisters.
Andrew has left to cherish his memory his: wife, Myrtle Barrier of the home; daughters, Jean Williams of Morganton, Della Wright and husband Bob of Hickory, Nancy Dellinger of Newland, Jewel Barrier of Morganton; son, Avery Barrier and wife Cindy of Jonas Ridge; sister, Edith Singleton of Hickory; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, many, many friends.
He was born December 21, 1919 in Jonas Ridge, a son of the late Alex and Fleety Rose Barrier.
He was a member of the Pineola Church of God where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for 17 years.
Andrew was a member of the Ruritan Club, a founding member of the Jonas Ridge Fire Department and enjoyed woodworking, feeding birds and fishing.
He was a WWII veteran and received two Bronze Stars, the Philippines Liberation Medal, Victory Medal and the Purple Heart.
Along with his parents, Andrew was preceded in death by: five brothers, two sisters.
Andrew has left to cherish his memory his: wife, Myrtle Barrier of the home; daughters, Jean Williams of Morganton, Della Wright and husband Bob of Hickory, Nancy Dellinger of Newland, Jewel Barrier of Morganton; son, Avery Barrier and wife Cindy of Jonas Ridge; sister, Edith Singleton of Hickory; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, many, many friends.
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