Mr. William Bill "Jappy" Barber, age 83 of Bodcaw, Arkansas, passed away Friday November 13, 2020, at this home. Jappy was born to William Thomas and Era Blakely Barber on January 8, 1937 in McCaskill, Arkansas. He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church and a Retired United States Army Veteran of 20 years serving three tours in the Vietnam Conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Karol Barber.

Survivors include: two brothers, Gerald Barber, wife Barbara of McCaskill, Jessie Barber, wife Marla of Poplar Bluff, Arkansas and a host of relatives and friends.

No Family visitation is scheduled.

Graveside service will be 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Friendship Cemetery with Rev. Gene Ross officiating. Burial to follow. ALL SOCIAL GUIDELINES WILL BE OBSERVED. Funeral service is under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com