Obituaries » Deacon Aubrey Lee (AKA) “Chub” Barbour, Sr.
Deacon Aubrey Lee (AKA) “Chub” Barbour, Sr.
Deacon Aubrey Lee (AKA) “Chub” Barbour, Sr. departed his life on Sunday night April 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife Helen and son Aubrey, Jr.
Aubrey was born on March 9, 1938, to the late Elder Theodore Roosevelt Barbour and Gertrude Elliott Barbour. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Overton “Buster” Barbour, Theodore “Junior” Roosevelt Barbour, Jr., and Melvin Barbour; three sisters, Virginia Barbour, Dorothy Stanley, and Hattie Mae Hicks; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Barbour; two brothers-in-law, William Hicks, Sr., and William (Bill) Stanley.
Aubrey leaves to mourn his transition from the earth to the Lord’s presence, his loving and devoted wife of 61years Helen Barbour, his five children, Freddie Barbour, Sr., Diane Sandidge (Keith), Arnetta Robinson (Christopher) all of Lynchburg, Va.; Aubrey Barbour, Jr. of Virginia Beach, Va. and Malisa Barbour of Glen Allen, Va.; grandchildren, Cherra Barbour-Smith (Delorn), of Virginia Beach, Va., Freddie Barbour, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., Dr. Revée “Ray” Barbour (Todd) of Sacramento, Cal., Keith Sandidge, Jr. of Lynchburg, Va., Demarcusnéz Sandidge of Denver Colo., Christopher Robinson and Teara Robinson both of Wilmington, N.C., Shawndricka Wilkerson and Tyrese Barbour both of Norfolk, Va., Lacree Barbour of Portsmouth, Va.; and eight great-grandchildren. A devoted brother Robert Crissy Barbour (Janice) of Lynchburg, Va.; two brothers-in-law, Bobby Davis (Sandra) of Roanoke, Va., and Carl Davis (Regina) of Lynchburg, Va.; two devoted nieces, Virginia “Connie” Williams (Bobby) and Marva “Denise” Martin both of Lynchburg, Va. and a devoted nephew, Vincent “Leon” Barbour of Evington, Va., along with many other relatives and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Fifth Street Baptist Church, 1007 5th Street, Lynchburg, Virginia 24504. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. Interment will follow the service at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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I had the privilege of being assigned to the Yoder center in 1979 through the city’s summer youth program. Mr. Chubb had a beautiful spirit and smile. The youth who came to the center had an enormous amount of respect for him. He made coming to work daily very exciting. Mr. Chubb was constantly sharing knowledge with everyone he came in contact with. I returned to college in the fall with a lot of stories to tell. The gentle, kind giant will be forever missed. My sincerest condolences to the family. With deepest sympathy.
Posted by Sharon Calloway on April 22, 2023
My deepest condolences to the Barbour family.
Posted by Constance L Akins on April 22, 2023
Sending condolences and prayers from the Saunders family to the Mrs. Helen Barbour and family. May God continue to bless, keep, and watch over each of you until you once again see your loved one again. Norvell, Jr., Dennis, Celonia, Brenda, and Barcell
Posted by Brenda Hines on April 22, 2023
Family please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences. Chub was the community’s guiding light and mentor, I will greatly miss him.
Posted by Dana Horne on April 22, 2023
My prayers are with the family. Mr. Barbour (Chub) was an amazing community leader. He set the standard and the mold for "Community Leader". We were blessed by his dedication to touching lives in our community. He showed his heart and gave love to the community. His legacy will live on in all of those that he touched. Praying for his wife, children and family. Thank you for sharing him with the community.
Posted by Councilman Sterling Wilder on April 21, 2023
Malisa & Family, I am wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Wishing you the best and know you have my full support in every moment. I am thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this.
Posted by Charmaine Burrell on April 21, 2023
From labor to reward! Our Chub is in the arms of Jesus🙏We love you Helen and the Barbour family. Chub has been everything to everybody and now he’s received his golden crown! RIH
Posted by Mrs. Marie White, Sheron,Sylvia,Harold,Doug Dabora on April 20, 2023
Dear Family, The Spirit Light of our Beloved Patriarch, Aubrey Lee Barbour Sr, (AKA), Chub, has returned to our Ultimate CREATOR. I've always admired and been very proud of His high vibrational energy, Love of Family and Agape love of Community. Chub used his GOD Given Gifts Well . He was a good steward and a high servant of GOD. Personally, Chub was a wonderful father-in-law and grandfather. We loved him very much and will truly miss seeing him in the physical. But His strength and Love will remain with us Forevermore. Prayerfully Yours with Infinite Love and Blessings Always. Emma
Posted by Emma Christian Barbour, Virginia Beach VA on April 20, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Mr.Barbour about 25 years ago at Center on Tinbridge Hill.The company I was working for at the time was doing some work for the City. My supervisor the late Mr.Willie Gordon and his son and myself installed the swings and other playground equipment. My Condolences to the Barbour Family. Min.Hugh Oulds
Posted by Hugh Oulds on April 20, 2023
My sincerest condolences to the family. Chub was a blessing in the Tinbridge Hill community, and to Lynchburg in general. He was our Father, Brother, Leader, Neighbor & Friend. He shall be sadly missed, but not forgotten. Fly home on high Aubrey, we loved you but God loves you best. Thanks for your visit here. ♥
Posted by Beatrice Hunter on April 20, 2023
My condolences to the family. I am praying for you through this difficult time. Chub was a kind, caring, and outgoing gentleman that I always thought of as the Mayor of Tinbridge Hill. His incredible work in the community through the garden, cutting grass, the community center, and neighborhood watch will not be forgotten. It was a pleasure to work with him and call him a friend. God bless you all.
Posted by Steven Wood on April 20, 2023
Chubb will surely be missed for he was one of a kind and everybody that he came across loved him and respected him he was a true definition of what a man should be and I’m gonna miss him..gone but will never be forgotten
Posted by Jeff hunt on April 19, 2023
Sending our condolences to the Barbour family. We will always cherish Aubrey's "IMPACT" on our community. May your memories comfort and bring you peace as his life was extraordinarily lived. Sincerely, Howard and Arelia Langhorne
Posted by Arelia S Langhorne on April 19, 2023
I’m so saddened to learn of Chub’s passing. I’ve never met anyone more passionate about caring about God an neighbor before himself. May Chub find joy in everlasting life in the nearer presence of our Lord. Merciful comfort to Chub’s family and friends.
Posted by Rev. Kimberly Glenn on April 19, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. God bless the Barbour family always. We had some great times more than 50 years ago. Rock'n Rhythms forever! From: Beverly Lipford and family
Posted by Beverly Lipford on April 19, 2023
Blessings to the entire Barbour family. Will miss Mr.Barbour & seeing him working in the yard, garden, Yoder Center & many other areas of the community & the city of Lynchburg, Va. May he always bloom in hearts on earth & in Heaven. From: Mary Walthall & Family 4-19-23
Posted by Mary Walthall on April 19, 2023
Thinking of you.
Posted by Sandra on April 19, 2023
Condolences to the Barbour family. Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal!!
Posted by Thomas & Linda Thornton on April 18, 2023
Chub was a delight to talk to and get advice. May God, hold you close, comfort you gently and carry you through. You have my sincere sympathy.
Posted by Brenda Farmer on April 18, 2023
Our sincere condolences to the Barbour family! Chub was a beautiful person inside and out.I will always remember his smile and jolly personality. Much love ❤️
Posted by Vernessa Harvey and Earl Harvey on April 18, 2023
Our sincere condolences to the Barbour family. The King Family 🙏🏽
Posted by CHRISTINE BROOKS on April 18, 2023
Our deepest condolences. Chubb was a true inspiration and mentor for the community. I thoroughly enjoyed recently spending a day with him, reminiscing about Tinbridge Hill and the upcoming plans for the Tinbridge Hill Overlook. He will be sorely missed.
Posted by Gus and Lila Houston on April 18, 2023
Please accept our deepest and heartfelt condolences. Roland III, Ronald and Karen Hayes
Posted by Karen Hayes on April 18, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Posted by The Hayes Family on April 18, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss, and our sympathy and prayers are with the Barbour family.
Posted by The Jackson Family on April 18, 2023
My heartfelt condolences to the Barbour family during this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Gwen Jackson on April 18, 2023
Our sincere condolences to the Barbour Family. May the God of comfort bring you the peace that passes all understanding and the assurance of His loving presence during this time. With Heartfelt prayers and sympathy, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Layne
Posted by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Layne on April 18, 2023
Our sincere condolences to the Barbour family.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Leechie and Delois Moss Saunders
Posted by Delois Moss Saunders on April 17, 2023
Aubrey (Chub) Barbour was a mentor, teacher, councillor to many a kid that came to Yoder Center. He was the neighbor Gardener to many a people who live in out or the neighbor. If anything was out of order in the neighbor ,if he could do it, it was done. I send this from The Yoder Center Hens. We thank you for being who you are. YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND. To the Barbour Family we love you
Posted by Tine Jones on April 17, 2023
My Prayers To the Family of Aubrey Barbour Sr, May You Find Comfort in these Words from 1 Thessalonians 4 :13, “16, ) Brothers and Sisters we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. (16) For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
Posted by Carol Brown on April 17, 2023
My Prayers To the Family of Aubrey Barbour Sr, May You Find Comfort in these Words from 1 Thessalonians 4 :13, “16, ) Brothers and Sisters we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. (16) For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
Posted by Carol Brown on April 17, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Barbour family in your time of mourning. I pay tribute to a wonderful Christian gentleman who served his community with all his heart.
Posted by Rev. Bill Coleman on April 17, 2023
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