On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, Lee Barrier, 77, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family following a period of declining health.
Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Forest Lee Barrier and Alma Phillips Barrier, and his daughter Elizabeth Barrier Rhoney.
Lee is survived by many who loved him so much, including his wife Peggy Putnam Barrier; his son Neil Lee Barrier, Jr. and wife Adele Reese Barrier of Hickory; grandchildren Andrew Kent Rhoney, Davis Lee Rhoney, and Addie Leigh Barrier; sisters Judy Barrier Abernethy and husband Tony Abernethy, Peggy Barrier Sigmon and husband Kearney Sigmon; and many special nieces and nephews.
Lee grew up in Hickory and graduated from Hickory High School. He was a lifelong member of Huntington Hills Church of God, now Lifepoint Church. He loved his church and his church family.
Lee and Peggy were married for 53 years. In the early years of their marriage they enjoyed traveling, especially on company trips and made many lasting friendships. Lee considered parenting with Peggy a joy and loved the time spent with grandchildren. Lee experienced many years of declining health and his appreciation for Peggy grew as she became his sole caregiver.
Lee was a true family man, always putting his family above everything else. His true love was baseball, and he spent many years coaching his son Neil at different levels as well as his daughter Elizabeth in softball. Many summers were spent traveling from ball field to ball field, from elementary school to college. Lee was a father figure to many that he coached and cherished the memories and lifelong relationships that were made.
Lee was a career sales representative in the food service industry, beginning his career at Merchants Distributors Incorporated. He was later employed by Atlas Food Sales and eventually retired from Action Food Sales. His customers and associates always had a special place in his heart.
Due to Coved-19 the family is unable to hold a traditional receiving of friends. However, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Lifepoint Church in Hickory, NC.
Source Citation: Bass-Smith Funeral Home
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Neil Lee Barrier (24) married Peggy Elizabeth Putnam (22) on May 6, 1967 in Hickory, NC.
Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Forest Lee Barrier and Alma Phillips Barrier, and his daughter Elizabeth Barrier Rhoney.
Lee is survived by many who loved him so much, including his wife Peggy Putnam Barrier; his son Neil Lee Barrier, Jr. and wife Adele Reese Barrier of Hickory; grandchildren Andrew Kent Rhoney, Davis Lee Rhoney, and Addie Leigh Barrier; sisters Judy Barrier Abernethy and husband Tony Abernethy, Peggy Barrier Sigmon and husband Kearney Sigmon; and many special nieces and nephews.
Lee grew up in Hickory and graduated from Hickory High School. He was a lifelong member of Huntington Hills Church of God, now Lifepoint Church. He loved his church and his church family.
Lee and Peggy were married for 53 years. In the early years of their marriage they enjoyed traveling, especially on company trips and made many lasting friendships. Lee considered parenting with Peggy a joy and loved the time spent with grandchildren. Lee experienced many years of declining health and his appreciation for Peggy grew as she became his sole caregiver.
Lee was a true family man, always putting his family above everything else. His true love was baseball, and he spent many years coaching his son Neil at different levels as well as his daughter Elizabeth in softball. Many summers were spent traveling from ball field to ball field, from elementary school to college. Lee was a father figure to many that he coached and cherished the memories and lifelong relationships that were made.
Lee was a career sales representative in the food service industry, beginning his career at Merchants Distributors Incorporated. He was later employed by Atlas Food Sales and eventually retired from Action Food Sales. His customers and associates always had a special place in his heart.
Due to Coved-19 the family is unable to hold a traditional receiving of friends. However, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Lifepoint Church in Hickory, NC.
Source Citation: Bass-Smith Funeral Home
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Neil Lee Barrier (24) married Peggy Elizabeth Putnam (22) on May 6, 1967 in Hickory, NC.
On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, Lee Barrier, 77, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family following a period of declining health.
Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Forest Lee Barrier and Alma Phillips Barrier, and his daughter Elizabeth Barrier Rhoney.
Lee is survived by many who loved him so much, including his wife Peggy Putnam Barrier; his son Neil Lee Barrier, Jr. and wife Adele Reese Barrier of Hickory; grandchildren Andrew Kent Rhoney, Davis Lee Rhoney, and Addie Leigh Barrier; sisters Judy Barrier Abernethy and husband Tony Abernethy, Peggy Barrier Sigmon and husband Kearney Sigmon; and many special nieces and nephews.
Lee grew up in Hickory and graduated from Hickory High School. He was a lifelong member of Huntington Hills Church of God, now Lifepoint Church. He loved his church and his church family.
Lee and Peggy were married for 53 years. In the early years of their marriage they enjoyed traveling, especially on company trips and made many lasting friendships. Lee considered parenting with Peggy a joy and loved the time spent with grandchildren. Lee experienced many years of declining health and his appreciation for Peggy grew as she became his sole caregiver.
Lee was a true family man, always putting his family above everything else. His true love was baseball, and he spent many years coaching his son Neil at different levels as well as his daughter Elizabeth in softball. Many summers were spent traveling from ball field to ball field, from elementary school to college. Lee was a father figure to many that he coached and cherished the memories and lifelong relationships that were made.
Lee was a career sales representative in the food service industry, beginning his career at Merchants Distributors Incorporated. He was later employed by Atlas Food Sales and eventually retired from Action Food Sales. His customers and associates always had a special place in his heart.
Due to Coved-19 the family is unable to hold a traditional receiving of friends. However, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Lifepoint Church in Hickory, NC.
Source Citation: Bass-Smith Funeral Home
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Neil Lee Barrier (24) married Peggy Elizabeth Putnam (22) on May 6, 1967 in Hickory, NC.
Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Forest Lee Barrier and Alma Phillips Barrier, and his daughter Elizabeth Barrier Rhoney.
Lee is survived by many who loved him so much, including his wife Peggy Putnam Barrier; his son Neil Lee Barrier, Jr. and wife Adele Reese Barrier of Hickory; grandchildren Andrew Kent Rhoney, Davis Lee Rhoney, and Addie Leigh Barrier; sisters Judy Barrier Abernethy and husband Tony Abernethy, Peggy Barrier Sigmon and husband Kearney Sigmon; and many special nieces and nephews.
Lee grew up in Hickory and graduated from Hickory High School. He was a lifelong member of Huntington Hills Church of God, now Lifepoint Church. He loved his church and his church family.
Lee and Peggy were married for 53 years. In the early years of their marriage they enjoyed traveling, especially on company trips and made many lasting friendships. Lee considered parenting with Peggy a joy and loved the time spent with grandchildren. Lee experienced many years of declining health and his appreciation for Peggy grew as she became his sole caregiver.
Lee was a true family man, always putting his family above everything else. His true love was baseball, and he spent many years coaching his son Neil at different levels as well as his daughter Elizabeth in softball. Many summers were spent traveling from ball field to ball field, from elementary school to college. Lee was a father figure to many that he coached and cherished the memories and lifelong relationships that were made.
Lee was a career sales representative in the food service industry, beginning his career at Merchants Distributors Incorporated. He was later employed by Atlas Food Sales and eventually retired from Action Food Sales. His customers and associates always had a special place in his heart.
Due to Coved-19 the family is unable to hold a traditional receiving of friends. However, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Lifepoint Church in Hickory, NC.
Source Citation: Bass-Smith Funeral Home
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Neil Lee Barrier (24) married Peggy Elizabeth Putnam (22) on May 6, 1967 in Hickory, NC.
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