Forrest A. Barber

 Forrest A. Barber, age 81, passed away on August 4, 2024. 

 He was born on November 10, 1942, in Alliance, to Alden Luther and Edna Lorraine (Guynn) Barber.

Forrest graduated from Mount Union College and Kent State University. He served as an officer for the Alliance City Police Department until his retirement. Forrest owned and operated Barber Airport as Chief Flight Instructor, test pilot for Taylorcraft Corporation, and an aircraft mechanic. He loved to fly and lived for everything aviation. He mentored many people in the field. Forrest was also a member of many organizations; he was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the VFW, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Fraternal Order of Police, American Legion, Quiet Birdmen and Civil Air Patrol.

He is survived by his daughters, Mary (Dave) Barber-Cironi and Laura Gatrell; grandchildren, Daniel (Emily) Barber-Cironi, Tabitha Gatrell and Adam Gatrell; many nieces and nephews; and his former spouse, Patty Barber. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, “Scotty”; and beloved grandson, Michael Paul Cironi. 

A private family service was held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.