Allegan, MI, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at Ely Manor, Allegan. Mr. Barber was born June 28, 1931 in Allegan, the son of Frank and Vina (Dunsmore) Barber. He had owned and operated Barber Furniture in Allegan for 44 years, retiring in 1996. He attended Trowbridge United Methodist Church. He loved horses, but his favorite pastime was his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Betty (Augustine); 5 children, Nancy and Mark Gibson of Allegan, Cathy Boysen of Allegan, Dale Barber of Allegan, Sandy and Scott Gillette of Kalamazoo and Lori and Jay Drozd of Allegan; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Hank and Marilyn Barber of Allegan, John and Earlene Barber of Pentwater, and Don and Joyce Barber of Allegan; step-brother, Lloyd and Elaine Barber of Allegan; sister-in-law, Ruth Barber of Otsego; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Orrie, son-in-law, Mike Boysen, and grandson, Justin Gillette. Friends may meet with the family from 12 noon until time of service at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Trowbridge United Methodist Church. Mr. Kevin Guetschow officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan. Memorial contributions may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice or the Trowbridge United Methodist Church. Arrangements by the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel.