Mr. Andrew Barber departed this earthly life on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 73 years. He was born July 24, 1941 in Grady, Arkansas to Annie B. Harris and Matthew T. Dent.
Andrew was a resident of Chicago, Illinois before relocating to Saginaw, Michigan in 1981. He was employed with SVRC and retired after 16 years of service. His presence will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He leaves to cherish his memory one son, Keith Sanders; grandchildren, Kewanna Sanders-Dottery and Joshua Maynor; great-grandchildren, Amiyah Brown, Aubri and ArRia Dottery, Joshua Jr. and JaLiyah Maynor; mother, Annie B. Harris; one sister, Sammy L. Clark of Chicago, Illinois; one aunt, Pearlie M. Gathon; several cousins including his special cousins, Geneva Moore, Larry Packard, Shirley Lambert, Dorothy Bragg, Deborah Adams and Helene Reese; many other relatives and friends including his special friends, Ida Martin-Stewart, Chester Sledge, Johnny and Tommy Essex; he also leaves his cherished cat, Smokie, and his dog, Snowball.
Andrew was preceded in death by his father, Matthew Dent, brother, CC Dent, aunt, Frankie Packard, cousins, Leola Packard and Juanita Moore.
The family wishes to express special thanks to the staff of Americans Home Health and Hospice Care Inc.
Drive-Thru Viewing: Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Paradise Funeral Chapel
3100 South Washington Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan
989-754-4826
Visitation: Monday, July 27, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service.
Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church
2403 East Remington Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan
989-755-1061
Funeral Service: Monday, July 27, 2015 - 11:00 a.m.
Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church
2403 East Remington Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan 989-755-1061
Officiating: Pastor Murry Culberson
Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery
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