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William Lee Barbee
April 22, 1942 - March 5, 2018
William Lee Barbee passed away on March 5th, 2018 in Colorado Springs. He was 75 years old.
William, "Bill", was born in 1942 in Fairmont, West Virginia. He graduated from Palmer High School in Colorado Springs in 1960 and served two years in the Army during the Vietnam era.
Following his service, he married his wife of 49 years, Barbara, and began a long career as a customer engineer with IBM. He was involved in multiple organizations in Colorado Springs including PTA, Palmer Alumni Association and enjoyed for many years working "the chain gang" for local high school football games.
Bill loved fishing, gardening and spending time with family and friends. He "always made me smile" was a common comment from those who knew him.
Bill was a loving husband, father of two, and grandfather of six. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Carnevale), twin brother Robert Barbee of Monument, son Stephen of Caon City, daughter Gina (Keene) of Oxford, MS, son-in-law Alex Keene and grandchildren Max, Gus, William, Sam, Lucia and Juliet.
Services will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3122 Poinsetta Drive, in Colorado Springs on Friday, March 9th at 10:00am. Burial will follow at 2:00pm at Trinidad Catholic Cemetery in Trinidad, CO.
For those wishing to honor William, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in William's name to Holy Trinity Catholic Parish or City of Hope National Medical Center online at cityofhope.org.
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March 13, 2018
My wife and I were so shocked to hear of Bill's passing . I didn't know Bill very well , but each time we'd see each other outside or walking in the neighborhood , we'd wave or say Hi ! I'll miss seeing him walking our neighborhood . We'll be praying for you and your family , Tom & Debbie - Shadowglen cul-de-sac neighbors .
Anna Mauss
March 9, 2018
So sorry for your loss. You entire family is on my heart & in my thoughts.
Debby Fagan
March 8, 2018
Barb and Bob,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We had many great times working on floats together. Bill will be missed.
Estela Carrillo
March 8, 2018
Mrs. Barbee,
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Barbee will be missed.
Don & Earline Crochet
March 8, 2018
Barbara, Don & I are so very saddened at your loss. May God bless you & your family.
Susan Craig
March 8, 2018
So sorry for the loss. Have very fond memories of Bill. I was a marketing rep for IBM and Bill was one of the CE's that fixed the equipment I sold. We had many, many laughs. I know Bill and his humor will be missed.
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