Joseph Gardner Barbour passed away at the age of 91 on November 15, 2025, in Aberdeen, NC, at Dahlia Gardens Nursing and Rehab Center, following a vehicle accident that occurred on October 22, 2025.
Gardner proudly served in the US Army (82nd Airborne) and was the consummate salesman. He loved fishing, golfing, and most of all sports, specifically Duke Basketball. A loving husband and father, he will be sorely missed by many family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, JT and Estelle Barbour; his brother, Gene Barbour; and a son, Stuart Barbour.
Gardner is survived by wife Leigh Francis Barbour; his sister, Phyllis McLain; his son, Greg Barbour; his daughter, Jennifer Barbour Nelson; his grandchildren, Carrie Barbour (Walker), Danielle Carnes (Halston), Nathan Nelson; great grandchildren, Haley and Hudson Carnes; He is also survived by numerous step children, step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, cousins, nephews, and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Red Cross.
A memorial service will be held 12PM on December 5, 2025 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 9800 US-15-501, Pinehurst, NC.
Online condolences can be made to www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
