John Barner Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For John Barner

Lieutenant Retired Colonel John V, Barner, passed away peacefully in Orange City FL. where he lived with his daughter, Vicki. John is preceded in death by wife of 52 years Corene C. Barner, and his son Donald also preceded by his parents Frank and Jewel Barner his brothers Samuel and Frank Calvin Barner and his sisters Lucinda, Carolyn Taylor, and Clara Famble. John is survived by his brothers Albert Barner of Valdosta, GA and Robert Barner (Barbara) of Selma, NC; sisters Donnis Barner of Kernersville, NC and Linda Barner of Lawndale, NC; seven children, Sharon Barner of Herndon, VA, Vicki Wade (Larry), Orange City FL, Jeffrey Barner (Rose) of Baltimore, MD, Stephen Barner (Janella) of Grayson, GA, Reginald Barner (Allyne) of New Orleans, LA and Subrena Barr (Olsen) of Richmond, VA; 16 Grand Children, 7 Great-Grand Children and a host of nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a current wife, Virginia Ford-Barner of Pine Bluff, AR and her two daughters Victoria Ford (aka Vicki) of Maumelle AR, Erika Ford-Preval of Atlanta. John attended North Carolina A&T State University where achieved his BS degree in Agriculture and his commission in the US Army he attended Colorado State university achieving his Master’s in Education he then began what would be a 24 year career in the U.S. Army, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He began his second career at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as an Administrator then he became the Director of Cooperative Education and went on the become the Director of Infrastructure until his retirement from the university system in early 2004. John was an active member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. He was a member of St James United Methodist Church and later became a member of Damascus Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. John was active in the Pine Bluff community and received innumerable awards for his civic, professional and personal duties.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 12:00 Noon at Brooks Chapel United Methodist Church in Polkville, NC. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Primitive Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at the church. In addition, the family will be receiving friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday evening at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel as well as after the funeral service at the home of his sister, Linda Barner 227 London Road Lawndale. A repast will follow after the interment at Brooks Chapel United Methodist Church.

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May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Gloria Freeman Maxwell ( The Freeman Family)

To the Barner Children and the entire Barner Family: We are thinking of you with deepest sympathy. Praying that God will continue to strengthen you and keep each of you in his care. We are fond of the Barner family. The Barner kids and Anderson kids grew up together. We were all members of St. James UMC in Pine Bluff, AR. Mr. Barner was my Sigma brother. Pecola Anderson & Family

With my deepest sympathy! Mr. Barner encouraged me to finish school.RIL

The Archons of Pi Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity express their sincere sympathy in the passing of Archon John Barner. Our prayers go out to his family in this time of their loss. If we can assist the family in any way,please let us know at hje605@gmail.com.

Jeff Barner (Rose) & Barner family, you have my condolences. I will be praying for you. Jacqueline Hawkins

Gamma Psi Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc would like to express our sincere condolences to family and friend of Bro. John V. Barner. Bro. Barner was a life and faithful member of our organization. We too share in your grief and sorrow of his transition from his earthly home. We know, he's in a better place where there's no more pain nor suffering. Therefore, we are praying for the family during this difficult time and if the Brotherhood is needed, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Point of contact for the Fraternity is Bro. Linnie Wear, 870-550-3825.

Daddy you were a man like no other, you gave me life, nurtured me, taught me, dressed me, fought for me, held me, shouted at me, kissed me, but most importantly you loved me unconditionally. There is not enough words to describe just how important my father was to me, and what powerful influence he continues to be. I LOVE YOU DADDY! Always your daughter Carmen