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Billy Baber, age 95, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Billy was born Friday, March 20, 1925 in Rutherford County to the late Edgar Baber and Ida Gosey Baber. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II where he fought in the Pacific Theater and was part of the occupation forces in Japan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-eight years, Doris Pearson Baber and eleven siblings.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son Barry Baber and wife, Karen of Salem, SC; two granddaughters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was conducted at Goodes Creek Baptist Church. Interment followed at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with military honors being provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to Goodes Creek Baptist Church, PO Box 720, Cliffside, NC 28024 or to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family.

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