Robert "Bob" Barber, 99, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Pinckneyville, passed away at 8:57 A.M., Monday, July 17, 2023 at the Mission Oaks Assisted Living in Oxford, FL.
Bob had been a conductor for the Illinois Central Railroad.  He was a United States Army veteran of World War II, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.  Bob was a member of the Du Quoin V.F.W. and Pinckneyville Masonic Lodge.  He was born November 27, 1923 in Winkle, IL, the son of Charles and Rosa (Lowe) Barber.
He married Dorothy Ragland on March 1, 1940 in Perryville, MO and she preceded him in death on July 11, 2011.
He is survived by two daughters - Janet Archer and husband Rex of Decatur, IL and Connie Kellerman and husband August of The Villages, FL, one son - Jimmie Barber of Dunnellon, FL, seven grandchildren - Robert Archer of Murphysboro, IL, Ricky Archer and wife Rebecca of Springfield, MO, Donna Archer of Republic, MO, Staci Reid and husband Jim of Wildwood, MO, Nathan Kellerman and wife Laura of The Villages, FL, Nolan Kellerman and wife Bethany of Pinckneyville, IL, and Shelby Taber and husband Drew of Eagle, CO, several great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren and one great great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother and six sisters.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., July 29, 2023 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Tim McIntyre officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Masonic Service will be at 9:30 A.M., Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Cornerstone Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162-3640 or will be accepted at the funeral home.