Robert “Red” Wayne Barbour, 75, of Roanoke passed away Friday, March 4, 2022. He was a son of the late Carl Vinson Barbour and Catherine Louise Upton. Robert served in the United States Marine Corps. He was the Commander of Sons of Confederate Veterans Fincastle Rifles Camp #1326 for over 30 years. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Ann Wilkerson Barbour and a son, Robert “Rob” Wayne Barbour Jr.
Surviving him are his son Edward Coleman Barbour; a brother, William David “Bill” Barbour and his wife, Sharon; several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes to honor “Red’s” life with donations to Sam Davis Youth Camp, 619 Whitestone Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302.
A celebration of “Red’s” life will be held 1 pm, Friday, March 11, 2022 at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, Roanoke with Pastor John Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 pm, Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Lotz Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at ww.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com
The family requests mask be worn during the visitation and the service.