Ottis Edward Barrier

Ottis Edward Barrier, 88, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Visitation will begin at 11:30 am, followed by a service celebrating his life at 1:00 pm, on Tuesday, June 18, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First Assembly of God in Independence where Ottis attended.

Ottis was born June 22, 1930, in Sequoyah County, OK. He was united in marriage to Betty Marie Barnes on May 29, 1953. He worked many years for Missouri Portland Cement Company (later LaFarge).

Preceding Ottis in death are his father, Sam Barrier; mother, Frances (Moore) Hamby; son, David Barrier; daughter, Jeanie Barrier; daughter-in-law, Nikki Barrier and five siblings. He leaves his wife of 66 years, Betty; children, Linda Barrier (Gail), Ed Barrier (Lynn Boone), Gary Barrier (Maggie) and Ronnie Barrier (Lori); 13 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 11:30 am, followed by a service celebrating his life at 1:00 pm, on Tuesday, June 18, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence.