Mr. William Bill “Jappy” Barber, age 83 of Bodcaw, Arkansas, passed away Friday November 13, 2020, at this home. Jappy was born to William Thomas and Era Blakely Barber on January 8 1937, in McCaskill, Arkansas. He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church and a Retired United States Army Veteran of 20 years serving three tours in the Vietnam Conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife Karoline Barber.

Survivors; include two brothers, Gerald Barber, wife Barbara of McCaskill, Jessie Barber, wife Marla of Poplar Bluff, Arkansas and a host of relatives and friends.

No Family visitation is scheduled.

Graveside service will be 2:00pm on Sunday November 15,2020, at Friendship Cemetery with Rev. Gene Ross officiating. Burial to follow. ALL SOCIAL GUIDELINES WILL BE OBSERVED. Funeral service is under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com