Donald Barbour

On May 20, 2017, Frank Donald Barbour left this earthly life and entered eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after an eighteen month battle with cancer. He died at home with his loved ones surrounding him. Donald was born in the Kentuck Community of Pittsylvania County on June 2, 1931, and after living in the county the first twenty years of his life, he moved to Danville where he lived most of his life, until him and his wife returned to the county two months ago. He was the son of George D. Barbour, Sr. and Emma Jackson Barbour, who both predeceased him. He was also deceased by two brothers and five sisters. Donald is survived by his loving wife, and caretaker, Carol J. Barbour, of the home, 1573 Dairy View Road, Chatham, Virginia; and two loving daughters and caretakers, Sharon M. (Rusty) Thrift, and Joan C. Haymore, of Chatham, VA. He is also survived by two grandsons, Patrick M. Thrift, and Jacob L. Haymore; and two great grandsons. Donald is also survived by one brother, Garland Barbour (Mildred) of St. Petersburg, FL. He is also survived by an aunt, two uncles, and numerous cousins and nieces and nephews, of Lynchburg, Richmond, Danville and Halifax. Donald was a graduate of Dan River High School, and was retired from Dibrell Brothers Tobacco, after thirty-seven years of service, where he was supervisor of all tobacco warehouse storage sites. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the 560th Field Unit of the US Army National Guard. Donald enjoyed bird hunting and shooting skeet with his wife, Carol. He was also an accomplished guitarist. Donald was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and served Him through his church, Kentuck Baptist Church, for as long as he was able. He was a deacon and Sunday School Teacher for sixty years. He served several terms as Chairman of the deacon board. He also served as Training Union Director for several years. In addition, he also served on the Free Bread Program of Kentuck Baptist Church. He was known for his integrity and wisdom, especially Biblical wisdom. He was a devoted friend to many. He and his young grandson, Jacob, enjoyed a special relationship, having enjoyed many wonderful experiences together. Donald was a mentor to many people through his teaching and his Christian life. He helped lead many to Christ, including his two grandsons. Donald will be greatly missed by his loving family, friends and his church family. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 3:00 PM from the Kentuck Baptist Church by the Rev. Allen Mahan and the Rev. Tim Rogers. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post 1097 and the US Army. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and at other times the family will be at the residence, 1573 Dairy View Road, Chatham, VA. The family extends their sincere thanks to Legacy Hospice for the excellent care during Donald's illness. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Barbour family.

Donald Barbour

June 2, 1931 - May 20, 2017