Al Robinson Barber Sr.

May 21, 1949 - December 31, 2020

Al was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 31, 2020, while being surrounded by his family. He was born and resided in Independence, Louisiana where he was known to love all his grandchildren who called him “Paw Paw”. He was a volunteer firefighter for over 20 years with District 11 and Independence Fire Department. Al was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Singing karaoke was also a hobby he loved. Al was a one of a kind man who will deeply be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughter, Liz McKinzie (Greg); son, Al Barber Jr. (Christi); sisters, Mary Ann Kitchen (Tom), Jane Barber Mitchell and Kathy Barber Griffin; grandchildren, Daniel Church (Paige), Adam Church, Savannah Barber and Lorena Barber; great-grandchildren, Rayleigh Church, Addilynn Church, Brenlee Church, Logan Church and Olivia Church. Al is preceded in death by his loving wife, Evelyn Penton Barber; children, infant twins, Timmy and Tammy Barber; Parents, Leroy and Irma Purvis Barber; brothers, Frank, Ernest, James, Danny Barber. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson funeral home, 12012 Hwy 190 W. Hammond, LA 70401, on Monday, January 4, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The visitation will continue on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Woodhaven Baptist Church Cemetery.