1954
2012
TOLLESBORO | William R. "Billy" Barbour left this earth behind July 11, 2012. What a tremendous fighter he was. After years of suffering from heart disease and more recently, lymphoma, Billy surrendered early Wednesday morning in the arms of his loving wife. Billy will always be remembered as a selfless man who gave so much to so many. In his 37 years of service at Barbour and Son Funeral Home, Billy comforted many families who were in their darkest days of life. He always knew the exact words to say in such time of desperation. The Tollesboro community will forever be indebted to such a compassionate, generous man. Billy was a man of many hobbies. In the early years of his life, he excelled on the basketball court. After he married, he wasted no time in acquiring a new hobby, softball. Some of his fondest memories were spent as a member of the Quick's Run softball team. It wasn't long after his softball years, that Billy hit the links. He golfed feverishly until he suffered his first massive heart attack at the tender age of 34. As his heart began failing him, he took up boating and fishing. Eighteen long years of unending heart issues ensued before Billy received a new heart. His new heart gave him a new lease on life. He shared his testimony, appreciation, and experience as an organ recipient with the congregations of 22 local churches. Within weeks, his new heart enabled him to head back to the golf course. In the last days of his life, there was nothing he loved more than the precious afternoons he spent at Tee City Golf Course with his buddies. Never, ever did he let his diseased body keep him from doing what he loved most. Billy was also an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan. Very rarely did he miss watching his beloved Cats. In fact, Billy and his buddy, Jeff Harrison, were in attendance at the infamous 1992 Elite Eight UK/Duke game. Billy leaves behind a very loving family. He was born to Janis and Tommy Barbour on March 6, 1954. In January of 1978, Billy married his soulmate, Elica. After 33 years of marriage, they had to say their earthly goodbyes. Billy also leaves behind three beautiful daughters, Haley Barbour Messer, Jana (Adam) Henson and Molly (Nick) Hines. Rounding out the immediate family is Billy's only son, Tommy (Amber) Barbour; and he also leaves behind his dear sister, Mary Beth (Tom) Russell; and his three precious grandchildren, Westin, Cole and Ryan. Visitation for Billy will be Friday, July 13, 2012, at the Tollesboro Christian Church from 5-8 p.m. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Tollesboro Christian Church. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Garden of Memories. Pallbearers will be Charles "Purdy" Dearing, Anthony Hamilton, Al Bane, Casey Hord, Rusty Hord, and Perry Hord. Honorary Pallbearers will be Westin Messer, Cole Messer and Ryan Hines.
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July 17, 2012
Melba Means
I have many fond memories of our younger years. Elica, I was so happy when he met you. I knew he was "home". His sweet kindness to my family during trying times was so appreciated. He is loved and will be remembered always. Billy, thank you for all the good you brought to this world. Rest in beautiful peace, my friend.
July 16, 2012
Arlene Hampton
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 16, 2012
Dennis O. & Donna Applegate
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 16, 2012
Keith Rayburn
Thoughts and prayers sent to the Barbour family in there time of need.Billy was a wonderful person..I'll always remember him and how consoling he was at my dads funeral.It was just his way to care for others.God bless!
July 15, 2012
Rhonda Tolle Beaman
Elicia, thinking of you and your loved ones at this time.
July 15, 2012
Tawnya Sullivan
So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person for his family and my home community. He will be greatly missed as he touched many lives. My prayers are with his family.
July 15, 2012
SANDRA CAMPBELL
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE BARBOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME. SANDY CAMPBELL NEICE OF CHARLIE PERKINS
July 14, 2012
CONNIE KEGLEY
Our thoughts and prayers with the Barbour family,,May GOD give you family peace..
July 14, 2012
Edna Brown
God bless this family
July 14, 2012
George and Debbie
Our thoughts and prayers for the entire Barbour families .George Henderson and Debbie Truesdell Mccann
July 14, 2012
Bill & Lynn Ishmael
So sorry for your loss .Enjoyed talking to him in Mt. Sterling at chemo. He will be missed.
July 14, 2012
Judy Pipal
So sorry. For your loss
July 14, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Carmella, Carl and Carla Haight of Flemingsburg and Arnold Moore of Burtonville.
July 14, 2012
William Bertram Barbour
Carol and I are shocked at the passing of Billy. Tommy was so close to our family and since I live in Michigan I had lost touch with the Tollsboro family. We remember the support that that was given to us during the losses
of Lena, Omar, and Dick (father)Eloise (mother). We will be thinking and praying for you in this difficut time.
July 14, 2012
Janice Meadows Gifford
To the entire Barbour Family...You are in the thoughts and prayers of more people than you know. May the comfort of sweet family memories and faith for the future sooth and sustain you. I am so sorry for your loss.
July 14, 2012
I will keep the family in my prayers, God Bless You Linda Irwin
July 14, 2012
Michelle Gilliland
My dad and Billy were good friends for years. The night my dad died, Billy and Elica came to my house and sat with me until my mom got home to be with me. He helped me in every way possible with the arrangements and did everything he good to guide me in all the right directions. He was such a outstanding citizen in this community and raised 4 wonderful kids. All you guys have always had a special place in my heart. May God be with you over the next few days, weeks, and months, and years as you learn to deal with the loss of a loved one so close to you. I will never forget what you all have done for me. Just remember the footprints in the sand, for this will be that time that there will be one set, and you will be carried through your sorrow.
July 13, 2012
Billy a great friend and a great a person ur going to be missed my thoughts and prayers go out to ur family rest in piece my friend........otis brooks
July 13, 2012
Jenny Sue (Grayson) Duncan
Gone.. but will never be forgotton... Billy was such an loving and kind person ..May God give all of you peace in this time of sorrow.
July 13, 2012
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for all of you during your time of great sorrow.
Susan Johnston Hagan
July 13, 2012
Bill &Karen Cornett Vice
Tommy,Janis and family
You and your church were so good to my family when we lost Philip.
I know God will fill you with His love and sweet Spirit.
May God bless you and your family.
July 13, 2012
David Bussa
Sincere sympathies extended to the Barbour family.
Swick-Bussa-Chamberlin Funeral Home
David Bussa
David Chamberlin
Wheelersburg, Ohio
July 13, 2012
Roger Bivens II
July 13, 2012
Gary Frank
I cannot find the words to express my sorrow upon hearing of Billy's passing. I hope and pray that he is finally in eternal peace and comfort. He became a friend of mine the first day I met him and I wil never forget him. My sympathy and thoughts go out to his entire family.
July 13, 2012
Vickie Insko
Billy was the greatest guy I've ever known, his friendship and compassion helped our family through the darkest days of our lives. There's just not enough words to express how sorry I am that your family now has to go through this. My thoughts and prayers and love are with the Barbour family always!
July 13, 2012
To the Barbour Family, I offer my condolences on the passing of Billy. He fought a tought battle.
My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jeanette Henderson, Elizabethtown Ky
July 13, 2012
Bob Mason
To the Entire Barbour Family: May you find some consolation in knowing that so many share your loss!! Tollesboro has certainly lost one of her best!!May Bill rest in peace and remember---life is like a rose; tho the petals will wither and fade, its essence will last FOREVER!!
July 12, 2012
Sorry to read about Billy's passing. He was a great guy and true
friend. Our prayers are with his family.
Jimmy (Buckeye) and Shirley Wilford
Bowling Green,Ohio
July 12, 2012
Jane Blevins
I dont have the words to say how sorry I am for you the family to have lost such a great and loving man. Anyone could see how much he loved his family and the kind way he spoke to people. My prayer go to each one of you for your lose but he is with God now and what a gift that is to know that you can see him again some day. Hold on to your faith and cherish every memory you have. That will get you through this trying time. We all were blessed just by knowing Billy.He touched alot of lifes. May he RIP.
July 12, 2012
Younger than me? This shouldn't be. But in a better place than the rest of us. Being younger than me, I'll always remember "little Billy" and his wonderful family, especially his mom and dad that I know so well. Also his wonderful grandmother, Mrs. Mary Hull, my first grade teacher. May God bless each one of you. Janice Sturgill (Ashland, KY)
July 12, 2012
Ralph Ammons
Tommy, Janis and family, We have lost a great friend, you have lost a precious son, but what a REUNION IN HEAVEN, THAT IS GOING TO BE. Our prayers are with the family. Ralph,Shirley. and Chris Ammons, Powell, Tenn.
July 12, 2012
Kerry Smith
So sorry for the loss of this good man . we went to school together he will be missed
July 12, 2012
J. Bird Hodges, Jr.
What a great guy Billy was. I had the honor of working with Billy from 2008 thorugh 2010 as a member of the Keystone Family. I enjoyed the rounds of golf we played, the time we spent sharing with each other at the funeral home and e-mailing back and forth. I am coming from Georgia to the funeral and hope to make the visitaiton to meet and see his lovely family. I know Steve is going to miss Billy a lot also. Very good memories will be shared.
July 12, 2012
Vickie Carrington
Elica and family:
My sincerest prayers for God's comfort and mercy during your time of sorrow.
July 12, 2012
Kathy Orner
Gary and I want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family. We all have such fond memories of Billy. We pray that the Lord's Presence, comfort and peace are very real for you during this time and in the days ahead.
Blessings,
Gary and Kathy Orner
July 12, 2012
RACHEL TRUESDELL
My thoughts and prayers are with ur family....
July 12, 2012
Kimberly Monteith
Billy was a loving and generous man to many. He helped my family through the roughest times with respect and honor. He will greatly be missed. Our prayers and condolences Noble and Kimberly Monteith and Family.
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