Buddy Carson Barb, Sr, age 78, passed away the 4th day of February 2022 at Sentara RMH.  He was born August 16, 1943, in Shenandoah County. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley "Dolly" Arlene Barb married June 19, 1965.

In addition to his wife, Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Hazel (Combs) Barb, son Buddy Carson Barb, Jr., and daughter Chiquita Taylor as well as brother Roy Barb Jr.; sisters Brenda Barb, Gladys Riffey and Judy Donovan.

Buddy was raised in Shenandoah County. He was a Navy veteran who served our country from 1960-1964 on board the USS CONY.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #199, the VFW Post #2447, and Mt Grove Church of the Brethren.  Buddy enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a selfless giver who put others before himself and often gifted others without recognition.

Buddy worked at Dunham Bush 40 years prior to its closing and retired from Whetzel Seed Company.  He worked part time after retirement at Bushong's Auction House in Broadway where he continued his passion of collecting and giving to those in need.

Surviving are two daughters, Sherri Barb-Sherman and husband John "George" Sherman Jr. of Linville; and Sheilah Baker of Harrisonburg; son Allen Wayne Foltz and wife Marty of Ashland; grandchildren, Patti Lynn Atkins and husband Mike of Bridgewater, MyKenzie Sherman of Harrisonburg, Brian Taylor and wife Regina of Linville, Demetri Rosado and wife McKenzie of Timberville, Zachary Foltz and wife Shelby of Ashland, Alex Foltz and wife Kristen of Ashland, David Baker and wife Zilda of Harrisonburg, Sarah Baker of Harrisonburg, Great Grandchildren, Shane Atkins, Brennan Atkins, McKinley Taylor, Landon Taylor, Willow Rose Rosado, Landon Foltz, Becket Foltz, Rowan Foltz, Witten Foltz, Hayden Foltz, Hunter Foltz, and two sisters; Carolyn Whetzel, of Lost City, WV, Sharon Barb, of Woodstock.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.  Friends and family may begin visiting the funeral home Wednesday 9 AM.  Facial coverings are recommended at the funeral home.

Pastor Lane Turner and Steven Faught will conduct a graveside service 11:00 am Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Mt Grove Church of the Brethren, 12743 3rd Hill Rd, Fulks Run, VA 22830.

In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the American Legion Post #199, 411 S. Muhlenberg St, Woodstock, VA 22664 or VFW Post #2447, 100 Veterans Way, Edinburg, VA 22824.