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Mr. Donald Allen Barbee, age 90, of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on July 23, 2012, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home of Humboldt. Funeral services for Mr. Barbee will be conducted on Saturday, July 28, at 11:00 a.m. at Karnes & Son Funeral Home of Dyer with Bro. Scott Jewell officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery of Dyer.
Donald was born August 1, 1921, in Rutherford, Tennessee; the son of the late Dewey and Verna Hoskins Barbee. He worked as an Insurance salesman, but enjoyed and loved being Santa for many children through the years. The children of Rutherford were amazed that Santa lived in their town. He served his country with the Military. Military honors will be observed.
Mr. Barbee is survived by three daughters, Janey Coleman with spouse George of Dyer, Julianne Barbee of Memphis, Mary Helen Ivers of California; two grandchildren, Luke Hynes, Joseph Hynes; and one great-grandchild, Brady Hynes.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 27. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Donald “Santa” Barbee.
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Debra Parham
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Posted Tue July 24, 2012
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He was a great man of God. He loved to learn more about God with each and every day. He loved his daughters and their families. May God be with each and every one of his family members at this time of their loss. Mr. Barbee will be missed here at the Veteran's Home in Humboldt, however I know that he is truly happy to be with God. May God Bless you all, Debra
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Mary Helen Ivers
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Posted Tue July 24, 2012
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I was looking forward to our visit. May you enjoy the peace and serenity of life everlasting now. You will be missed.
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Betty (Hoskins) Doherty
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Posted Wed July 25, 2012
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My Prayers and thoughts go out to the family of Don Barbee.
My cousin called me today and told of him passing. The last time I saw
Don was at the Hoskins Reunion at Reelfoot Lake in June of 1988.
I am the granddaughter of Gentry & Fossie Hoskins. I live in Elgin, Il. and
will not make it to the funeral but, wanted to send my condolences.
In Christian Love, Betty (Hoskins) Doherty
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Jeff & Leslie Somers and family
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Posted Wed July 25, 2012
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We were sorry to hear of Don's passing. Such great memories we have of Don and always enjoyed all the stories of his life. He truly was an interesting man. My dad, John Somers, always had a special place in his heart for Don. Janey and Julie, please find comfort in all the thoughts and prayers being sent your way.
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Becky Bunch Parks
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Posted Sat July 28, 2012
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Janey and Julie and all the rest of the family. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. We love you all, and will forever remember Don and your Mom and you girls. I didn't realize he was still at Humboldt, and had missed seeing him the last several months. I am sorry I did not know in time to come over.
Thinking of years past... Love to you all.
Becky, Mike, and Daddy... Wm. J. Bunch Family
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