Carlos Eugene Barber

Carlos Barber, 60, of Mooresville, passed from this life suddenly and unexpectedly, on March 18, while at his home. He was born January 24, 1959 in Indianapolis to the late James Barber and Patsy (McDaniel) Crabtree. As a young man, Carlos and his family moved from Indianapolis to Echo Lake, where he and his brother, Jim, helped build and establish the growing community. During his summers, Carlos was a lifeguard at the Echo Lake Beach, where in 1979 he met his future wife, Renee. It was love at first sight. Carlos made sure all the other suitors knew she belonged to him. They married on January 18, 1980. At the ripe old age of seventeen, Carlos started his own roofing business, Barber’s Roofing. He spent the next forty years as his own boss, where seasonal work afforded Carlos the opportunity to spend abundant time with his children and grandchildren, he taught them many life skills. They enjoyed the simple things in life; playing in the snow, camping, hiking and spending quality time together. Carlos was a dedicated family man and always did his best to provide. Loyal to his community, Carlos spent time as a Volunteer Fire Fighter in Monrovia, worked at local haunted houses, hosted The Echo Lake Weinie Roast, and put on the fireworks show. A self-proclaimed Pepsi-holic, Carlos was also a master at gardening; he could make anything grow. He enjoyed shooting guns and training German Shepherds for anyone he knew, along with the Police. Later in life, he worked at Red Top Rentals. Carlos would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Along with his father, James Sr., Carlos was preceded in death by his brother, James “Jim” Barber, Jr. Survivors include his best friend and wife, Renee (Dunn) Barber of Mooresville; children, Carl Barber (wife, Kyla) of Camby, Kay Barber and Samantha Barber, both of Mooresville; mother, Patsy Crabtree; siblings, Danny Barber (wife, Tammy) of Paragon, Randy Barber and Gloria Barber, both of Martinsville; beloved grandchildren, Carlee, Jaycee, Memphis, Annie, Xavier, Phoenix, Mahailey, Anthony and Logan. Friends and family are invited to visit from 12 to 2pm, on Tuesday, March 26, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2pm at the funeral home. Pastor Jack Elliott will officiate services and burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hall. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to help the Barber family offset funeral expenses, C/O Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, 585 E. Main St., Monrovia, IN 46157. Envelopes will be available during services and donations may also be received via mail or via phone by contacting the funeral home at 888-255-8040. To share a favorite story or condolence or to light a candle in Carlos’s memory, please visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Carlos Eugene Barber

January 24, 1959 - March 18, 2019