Bobby Ray Barber, 68, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Son of Luther and LaWanda (Poole) Barber, he was born on Tuesday, December 16, 1952 in Rockford, IL. He married the love of his life, Pamela Garske on April 12, 1975 in Rockton, IL. Bobby is loved an will be deeply missed by his beloved mother, LaWanda; beloved wife, Pam; daughters, Kimberly Ann (Philip) Atwood, Melissa Sue (Kevin) Heideman; grandchildren, Kyle Swezey, Karly Swezey, Kayla Atwood, Kristina Swezey, Ryan Heideman, Brady Heideman; great grandchildren, Landon Swezey, Lilah Swezey; brothers, Ed (Denise) Barber, Randy Barber, David Barber; He was preceded in death by his father, Luther; step father, Vernon Tucker. There will be a memorial service on Sunday, June 6, 2021 beginning at 5:00 P.M. Memorials can be made to the family of Bobby Barber.