Charles Edward Barber

While living in Ashland, Kentucky, Charlie was an active member of First Christian Church and the Ashland Elks Lodge BPO350, Masonic Lodge, and a member of the Shrine. Charles worked at Armco Steel for 40 years, then later moved to New Bern, NC. Charlie became a faithful member of Broad Street Christian Church.

He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Delaney Barber; daughters, Debbie Barber Hostetter (Michael), Tina Barber Bowman (Dave), and Darlene Barber Riley (Clarence); grandchildren, Ben Bowman, Nathan Bowman, Joshua Hostetter, Luke Hostetter, Annie Hostetter Horrigan, and Kim Ratliff Sansom; and great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Hudson, Jack, Nora, Jacob, and Hunter.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Grace Barber; and son, C.B. Barber, brother,Lou David Barber;sisters, Jo Barber Adams,Betty Barber Hemplepp and Bernice Barber Lutz.

No services will be held at this time.

Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Ashland, KY or Broad Street Christian Church in New Bern, NC

Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family and friends of Charles Edward Barber.