A Funeral Mass for Don David Barber, 76, of Newark, will be held at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, February 2, 2016 with Fr. Jonathan Wilson as celebrant. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Don, a parishioner of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, died at home with his family by his side on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born in Granville, Ohio on September 26, 1939 to the late James and Anne (Jordan) Barber.

Don was a 1957 graduate of Newark High School and received his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He was a member of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers & Surveyors and had worked as a civil engineer with Asphalt Institute, Owens Corning Technical Center and ODOT.

As an outdoor enthusiast, Don loved golfing, fishing, and skiing. He enjoyed coaching many of his children's athletic teams and traveling with his family. Don was also known for making great wine and enjoying the fruits of his labor. He cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren, telling them great stories as only Don could do.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Sherry (Poulton) Barber; his children, Timothy (Sandy) Barber, David (Tania) Barber, Sally (George) McKenzie, and Michelle (Gaston) Harris; his grandchildren, Calvin, Spencer, Quinn, Hannah, Drew, Max, Greysun, and Nicholas; his sister-in-law, Nancy Barber; cousin, Linda Harmon; many nieces and nephews; and beloved in-laws and dear friends.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by an infant son, Christopher; and his brother, James Barber.

Friends and family may call from 4-8 P.M., Monday, February 1, 2016 at the REED-EGAN FUNERAL HOME, 141 Green Wave Drive, Newark, where a Vigil Service will be held at 7:30 P.M.

Memorials in Don's memory are being accepted toward the Blessed Sacrament Church Renovation Campaign, 394 East Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055; or the Licking County Humane Society, 825 Thornwood Drive, Heath, Ohio 43056.

To share your memory of Don, or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.reedegan.com.