Mr. Anthony Huges Barber

Anthony Hughes Barber, was born January 13, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late John Charlie Barber, Sr. and Ella Mae Barber. He was the fifth and youngest born to this union. His sister (Miss Vera Mae Barber) preceded him in death. He was educated in the Detroit Public Schools system. Anthony Hughes Barber accepted the Lord November 2011 at Sunday Morning Service at Christ Jesus Personal Image Ministry in Detroit, Michigan while in Detroit for his sister Lorraine's 80th birthday. In his own words, "It's time," he heard the words on that day, "It's not how you start, but how you finish;" a man with a big heart. Anthony was referred to as Tony by his family and affectionately called "Uncle Tony" by his nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Tony loved his family he called his sisters practically every day making sure they were doing well and checking on the rest of his family through them. We looked for his calls every holiday, he knew where the gathering place would be and we would play pass the phone saying our hellos. Tony was a jokester and missed his calling as a comedian, he would not allow you to be down with a frown when you were around him. A good joke or nick-name would come followed by a hilarious laugh that would make you forget the momentary sadness or concerns. The nicknames given would often stick with you: Dirty Red (Lorraine), Little Dirty (Alisa), West-side Phil (Phillip), George and Wee Zee (Michael and Sharon) were just a few to mention. He had a saying because he always traveled light, when asked if you have any luggage he responded "They call me Mattie Strong everything I got, I got it on." Tony had a few favorite dishes he had to have when visiting Detroit; The Bread Basket for a corned beef sandwich and his Orange Chicken prepared by his niece Little Dirty. Tony had two places he called home; Detroit, Michigan his place of birth and Omaha, Nebraska where he resided for the last three plus decades of his life and where he made his final transition. He was a devoted caregiver to Bernice Meadows and became a part of the Vinston family. We are well aware of the bond he created with the Vinston family, and he would often say I'm coming back to Detroit, but he felt he was still needed in Omaha to finish a work. Tony will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He now rests in the loving care of our Lord and Savior.

Mr. Anthony Huges Barber

January 13, 1942 - June 7, 2013