Eddie Ray Barbour Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eddie Ray Barbour, Sr., age 71, went to be with the Lord his God on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 surrounded in love by his family at his home. Eddie Ray was born March 9, 1949 in Bayou la Batre, Alabama and was a resident of Irvington, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra Taylor Barbour. He was the proud father of two sons, Eddie Ray Barbour, Jr. and Darvin Reed Barbour (Stephanie), both of Irvington, Alabama. He was the loving grandfather of three granddaughters, Amber Rae Brockwell (Andrew), Monica Paige Camp (Nathan), and Marley Savannah Barbour; the great-grandfather to one great-granddaughter, Zoie Savannah Barbour, and to a baby blessing on the way. He is survived by his father, Edward Alex Barbour; one brother, Sammy Barbour (Jan); one sister, Dr. Tina Darnell Barbour Taylor (Steven); and many relatives. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Kathleen Priscilla Seaman Barbour. Eddie Ray graduated from Peter F. Alba High School in 1967. He spent his early career at various shipyards but was an entrepreneur at heart. He co-owned the Lady Nina shrimping boat with his Uncle Ollie L. Seaman (Buzzy) and was co-owner of Barbour Seafood with his parents and brother. He served 31 years as a Civilian Contractor for the US Navy, spending time in Japan, Guam, and various other locations. He loved people and never met a stranger. He has made friends all over the world. He loved hunting with his sons, Eddie and Darvin. He used his carpentry skills to build a second home for him and Sandra in Clarke County, Alabama. Whilst in Coffeeville, he and his son, Eddie, opened Four-Gals Family Restaurant, named for his granddaughters and great-granddaughter. He enjoyed spending time at the restaurant, talking with customers, and sharing stories with his friends and family. Eddie Ray was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, shrimping, oystering, and working on his boat the Miss Zoie. He loved watching football and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Most of all, he cherished spending time with his family and friends, joking, laughing, and giving his love wholeheartedly. A memorial service will be held at Serenity Funeral Home on Monday, February 01, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Oddfellows Cemetery in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Pallbearers will be Darvin Barbour, Andrew Brockwell, Jason Dolan, Nicholas Taylor, Wesley Taylor, and Joseph Wells. Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Ray Barbour, Jr., Sammy Barbour, Beau Bosarge, Nathan Camp, David McGallagher, Steven Taylor, Terry Taylor, Tommy, Taylor, Woody Taylor, and Barry Thompson, Sr. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to the American Cancer Society for Pancreatic Cancer.

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Eddie Ray Barbour Sr.

March 9, 1949 - January 26, 2021