Lt. Benjamin Elwood Barb

Date of Death: July 17, 2021

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visitation

Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Thursday 7/22, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

service

Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Friday 7/23, 11:00 am

cemetery

Woodlawn Cemetery

Whitacre, VA

Friday 7/23

memorial

Memorial Contributions may be made to:

Benjamin Barb Medical Fund

Bank of Clarke County

Benjamin Elwood Barb, 38 of Cross Junction, VA passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his home after his well fought battle with Brain Cancer (Glioblastoma).

Benji was born in 1983 to the late Billy and Sandra (Diehr) Barb. He was a graduate of James Wood High School, Winchester, VA, Class of 2002. Benji was a career Firefighter/EMT for Clarke County Fire Department stationed at Enders Fire Department. He was an active Volunteer Firefighter for Gainesboro Fire Department for over 20 years where he was Fire Lieutenant and on the board of directors. He loved being at the fire hall with his brother and sisters where he spent his time training and guiding new members. Benji was a Baltimore Orioles and Dallas Cowboys fan and an avid weather watcher. He was a supportive step father who loved taking his boys to practice and games and was a devoted father to his little girl.

Benji married the love of his life, Melissa Coffelt on October 11, 2014 in Bloomery, WV.

Surviving with his wife, Melissa are his children, Sophia Barb and Carson and Camden Southern.

A visitation will be Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 4pm to 8pm with a funeral service on Friday, July 23 at 11am all held at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Contributions in Benji’s memory may be made to: Benjamin Barb Medical Fund, Bank of Clarke County.

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Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

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Thursday 7/22, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Map

Friday 7/23, 11:00 am

Woodlawn Cemetery

Whitacre, VA

Map

Friday 7/23

Memorial Contributions may be made to:

Benjamin Barb Medical Fund

Bank of Clarke County

Benjamin Elwood Barb, 38 of Cross Junction, VA passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his home after his well fought battle with Brain Cancer (Glioblastoma). Benji was born in 1983 to the late Billy and Sandra (Diehr) Barb. He was a graduate of James Wood High School, Winchester, VA, Class of 2002. Benji wasContinue Reading

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For my uncle I loved very much

In memory of Lt. Benjamin Elwood Barb, Rebecca Manthey lit a candle

Thank you for your brave service to the community

In memory of Lt. Benjamin Elwood Barb, Jonathan lit a candle

Things will never be the same without you down here. Rest in Peace Lt. ❤️

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Heart-felt condolences to the family.

May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Benji was my first friend after my family had moved and the bus route had changed.

In memory of Lt. Benjamin Elwood Barb, Danielle Newlin lit a candle

Praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time.

I am so grateful to have known Benji, and grateful he will be watching over us all ?

My heart goes out to you for the loss of your beloved Benjamin Barb. It is devastating to lose someone this way. He was taken away far too soon.

In memory of Lt. Benjamin Elwood Barb, Gerald Brill lit a candle

We are all so very sorry for your loss. Benji was a great man and will be so sadly missed by all who knew him. He touched so many lives in such a wonderful way. Please know our thoughts, prayers, and sincere sympathies are with you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort during this time of loss.

Benji From the moment you stepped in to our lives to the moment you left us you left a lasting impression that will reach beyond forever. You my friend left us with memories that make our smiles reach the far corners. We will never forget you as you left us with so much knowledge of how to live and love. Melissa and Sophie and boys are surrounded by many and loved by far more. Go rest High my friend!❤️ Til we meet again, you keep those trucks a rolling and water a flowing! Love Papi Mark and Mama Rose

My condolences to this family. God has you guys in his hands now.

In memory of Lt. Benjamin Elwood Barb, Ben and Belinda Saville lit a candle

I met him at the firehouse 17years ago. He Always was cracking jokes and making me smile. He also always wore one himself (smile). He laughed all the tine and loved hangin with the guys. I had such an amazing friendship with him back then. Never a time I saw Benji that he wasn't smiling and the second it got serious, he was ready to go serve his community and be the best firefighter he could be. I spent so much of my sophomore year at the firehouse with him and the guys at that time. I will always treasure the days spent with him around the campfire, at get togethers, parties and fire training. I look at those pictures often and remember how happy of a time it was. Melissa was a family friend and I loved running into her at the firehouse. I am so sad and sorry that Benji went through so much, aswell as Melissa and their family by his side. I pray for him and Melissa as well as the family everyday, and have since I ffound out about his journey. He is one of the stro gest men I ever got the pleasure to know for a brief moment in tine it seems. May God be with them all through this trying time and I know Benji is in safe hands with God now. I pray for peace, and comfort for his family in the days to come. He was the bravest, most encouraging and inspiring person. God wrap your loving arms around his family and help them find the strength they need to get through this and every day that comes along the way. Amen. Fly high Benji and feel no more pain, you fought so hard and your family is so proud of you well as your friends. The world is darker without you here. God rest your soul sweet man.

In memory of Lt. Benjamin Elwood Barb, Janet ferrell lit a candle

It was a pleasure to meet you. You were funny, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Your big heart and caring nature made you a amazing firefighter / EMT. You have left good memories in everyone and you will not be forgotten

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

In memory of Lt. Benjamin Elwood Barb, Julia Smoot lit a candle

My deepest sympathies for his wife and family I remember Benji when he was just a little tyke he would come with his mom when she came to take care of my mom Prayers and God Bless You All

My thoughts and prayers are with him ?and his family ?as well as his extended family the fire ?department God bless

My thoughts are with you Melissa if there is anything you need let me know

In memory of Lt. Benjamin Elwood Barb, Angie & Joe Kenney lit a candle

My deepest condolences and prayers of comfort for the family.

Sending lots of love and prayers your way.

In memory of Lt. Benjamin Elwood Barb, Hunter Shoemaker lit a candle

In memory of Lt. Benjamin Elwood Barb, Charles Lake lit a candle

In memory of Lt. Benjamin Elwood Barb, John Boyd lit a candle

Melissa, and kids...my heart has no words. The impact Buddha left on this world is still reverberating. I met someone not 5 minutes before I saw this that was talking about him. There have been stories shared so many times in the preceeding days. His life was NOT long enough, but it was eventful and full of meaning and memories. His legacy beyond his kids will last a lifetime or more. Our prayers are with you, Sophia and the boys.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.