BARBER - Mr. Edgar Alliston Barber, 86, of Newaygo, died Monday, February 16, 2009 in Grant. He was born Edgar Alliston Barber in Lansing, Michigan the son of Netti Edna (Baker) and Alliston Barber on February 9, 1923. He married Marjorie Baker on August 10, 1950. He was a Engineer for Sandmold Systems Inc. of Newaygo until his retirement. He was a member of the Newaygo Masonic Lodge and a former member of the Lansing Symphony. He served in the Army Air Corps with the 386th Bomb Group in the 553rd Squadron. He was a B-26 Marauder crew member where he saw action in the European Theater during World War II, earning the Purple Heart with four clusters and the Air Medal for Exemplary service. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marjorie Barber of Grant; his grandson, Derrick and Kathleen Radtke of Roanoke, VA, and his great grandson, Ridge; his brother, Warren Barber of Atlanta, MI. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Colleen Haynes and his brother, Glen Carlton Barber. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. from the McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo Chapel on Saturday, February 21, 2009 with Pastor Doug Bennett officiating. For memorials please consider Shriners Childrens Hospitals, Care of Saladin Shrine, 4200 Saladin Shrine Dr. SE, Grand Rapids MI 49546. VFW Honor Guard, VFW 4249, 9075 Mason Dr. Newaygo MI 49337.  Mckinley Funeral Homes

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