George Wesley Barrier

George Wesley Barrier, 95, of US 70 East, Drexel, NC died Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Grace Hospital following a period of declining health. He was born June 1, 1911 in Caldwell County, NC, and was a son of the late Elijah and Mary Curtis Barrier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Sharpe, a brother, Luther Barrier, and sisters, Minnie Moses, Ada Bridges, Ollie Fox, and Roena Farris. He was a member of Drexel First Baptist Church, and a retired employee of Drexel Knitting Mills with over 50 years of service. He enjoyed repairing antique clocks after his retirement. George was a loving husband, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Essie Robinson Barrier of the home; a son, Edward Barrier of Gardena, CA; a daughter, Faye Pearson of Casar, NC; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 31, 2006 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Fletcher officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday one hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Pallative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.