Alex Samuel Barringer

Alex was born January 12, 1928 in Catawba Co. to the late Hobart and Lillian Setzer Barringer. He was preceded in death by his two brothers Ernest Barringer and Glenn Barringer.

Alex was a very active member of Faith Evangelical and Reformed UCC. He sang in the church choir for over 40 years. He also served on the Consistory and was past president in 1994 as well as other various church committees.

He graduated from Catawba College. He was a member of the Hickory Optimist Club for over 30 years, having served as president in 1980. He started his own accounting practice in 1965 and retired in 1991. After retiring he did volunteer work and worked part-time. He was a member of the NC Society of Accountants and National Society of Accountants.

Surviving is his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Reinhardt Barringer of the home, a son, Tim Barringer and his wife Judy of Conover, four daughters Alice Barringer of Huntersville, Sherrie Carroll and husband Mike of Toana, VA, Dottie Ford and husband Randy of Conover and Denise Little and husband David of Hickory, grandchildren, Jessica Carroll, Jennifer Carroll, Keely Ford, Evan Ford, Morgan Little, one step-granddaughter Christy Kunes, step-great grandchildren Courtney Deal, Camryn Deal, and Marcy Kunes, a a sister Mary Kay Barringer of Charlotte and a brother Paul Barringer and his wife Alma of Conover.

The family will receive friends Monday, May 23 from 2:45 until 3:45 P. M. at Hickory Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 4:00 P. M. at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harry Griffin officiating.

A private graveside memorial service will be held at al later date at Fairview Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Faith Evangelical and Reformed UCC, 204 19th Ave SW

Hickory, North Carolina 28602.

Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com.

Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.