Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthNov 22, 1939, Alamance County, North Carolina [21619]
DeathAug 29, 2021, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [21619]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [21619]
Father“Red” Marvin Laroque BARBEE (1912-1996)
MotherGladys VAUGHN (1918-2011)
Spouses
BirthFeb 8, 1943, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [21565]
DeathOct 12, 2017, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [21565]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [21565]
FatherRalph Graves McINTYRE (1900-1971)
MotherMaxine PHILLIPS (1908-1999)
Obituary Online notes for Dexter Raymond BARBEE Sr.
8/31/2021
Mr Dexter Barbee
November 22, 1939 ~ August 29, 2021 (age 81)
Dexter Raymond Barbee, 81, of 127 Meadowood Drive, Burlington passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his children on Sunday, August 29, 2021.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Joan McIntyre Barbee and the son of Marvin “Red” Barbee and Gladys Vaughn Barbee both deceased.
Dexter is survived by his sons Dexter Barbee Jr., Greg Scott and wife Susie, daughter Tisha Barbee Mansfield and husband Brent, brother Jerry Barbee and wife Joan, grandchildren, Dustin K. Barbee, Travis L. Barbee, Ben Scott and wife Amber, Paul Jollay and wife Ashli, Josie Brooke Mansfield, Nora Blair Mansfield, one great-grandchild Bailey Jollay and four nieces.
Dexter was a devoted Christian, a committed family man, and a widely-acclaimed businessman. A graduate of Elon University (College at the time) with a double major in Biology and Chemistry. He founded Apollo Chemical Corporation in 1968 where he served as President and CEO and the corporation was successfully operational for forty years. Dexter was nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year in 1996 by the Alamance County Chamber of Commerce. He continued involvement in family businesses Barbee Holdings, Barbee Properties and DGT Properties.
He was a lifelong member of Faith United Methodist Church where he held many leadership positions throughout the years including Chairman of Administrative Council, President of United Methodist Men and Sunday School Teacher.
Dexter was a proud supporter of the community offering his services and financial support throughout his life. He was a proud supporter of The Burlington School for many years. He served as President of the Alamance Breakfast Rotary Club, was a Paul Harris Fellow and had a significant role in establishing the handicap accessible playground at Joe C. Davidson Park. He served on the Board of Directors at MidCarolina Bank. In 2019, Duke University welcomed Dexter into the James B. Duke Society for his support of higher education and medicine. He served on the Board of Directors of Elon Homes for Children and Chairman for the Christian Business Men’s Committee. Dexter was a supporter and fan of the Carolina Panthers, the North Carolina State Wolfpack and Elon University.
Other interests that brought Dexter much happiness included spending time with his family, mentoring young entrepreneurs, classic cars, and long conversations with friends while dining at the Burch Bridge Café.
The family of Dexter Barbee are truly thankful for all of the family and friends who have surrounded them with love and prayer during this time of their loss.
Visitation will be held at Rich and Thompson Funeral Service, Burlington from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 2, 2021.
A Celebration of the life of Dexter R. Barbee will be held at Faith United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021.
Committal Service will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 1732 West Davis Street, Burlington, NC 27215 or to the charity of one’s choice. [21619]
Mr Dexter Barbee
November 22, 1939 ~ August 29, 2021 (age 81)
Dexter Raymond Barbee, 81, of 127 Meadowood Drive, Burlington passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his children on Sunday, August 29, 2021.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Joan McIntyre Barbee and the son of Marvin “Red” Barbee and Gladys Vaughn Barbee both deceased.
Dexter is survived by his sons Dexter Barbee Jr., Greg Scott and wife Susie, daughter Tisha Barbee Mansfield and husband Brent, brother Jerry Barbee and wife Joan, grandchildren, Dustin K. Barbee, Travis L. Barbee, Ben Scott and wife Amber, Paul Jollay and wife Ashli, Josie Brooke Mansfield, Nora Blair Mansfield, one great-grandchild Bailey Jollay and four nieces.
Dexter was a devoted Christian, a committed family man, and a widely-acclaimed businessman. A graduate of Elon University (College at the time) with a double major in Biology and Chemistry. He founded Apollo Chemical Corporation in 1968 where he served as President and CEO and the corporation was successfully operational for forty years. Dexter was nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year in 1996 by the Alamance County Chamber of Commerce. He continued involvement in family businesses Barbee Holdings, Barbee Properties and DGT Properties.
He was a lifelong member of Faith United Methodist Church where he held many leadership positions throughout the years including Chairman of Administrative Council, President of United Methodist Men and Sunday School Teacher.
Dexter was a proud supporter of the community offering his services and financial support throughout his life. He was a proud supporter of The Burlington School for many years. He served as President of the Alamance Breakfast Rotary Club, was a Paul Harris Fellow and had a significant role in establishing the handicap accessible playground at Joe C. Davidson Park. He served on the Board of Directors at MidCarolina Bank. In 2019, Duke University welcomed Dexter into the James B. Duke Society for his support of higher education and medicine. He served on the Board of Directors of Elon Homes for Children and Chairman for the Christian Business Men’s Committee. Dexter was a supporter and fan of the Carolina Panthers, the North Carolina State Wolfpack and Elon University.
Other interests that brought Dexter much happiness included spending time with his family, mentoring young entrepreneurs, classic cars, and long conversations with friends while dining at the Burch Bridge Café.
The family of Dexter Barbee are truly thankful for all of the family and friends who have surrounded them with love and prayer during this time of their loss.
Visitation will be held at Rich and Thompson Funeral Service, Burlington from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 2, 2021.
A Celebration of the life of Dexter R. Barbee will be held at Faith United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021.
Committal Service will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 1732 West Davis Street, Burlington, NC 27215 or to the charity of one’s choice. [21619]
Obituary Online notes for Joan (Spouse 1)
10/14/2017
Joan McIntyre Barbee
Mrs. Joan McIntyre Barbee, 74, of 127 Meadowood Drive, Burlington went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 12, 2017. She died an unexpected death at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
A native of Burlington, NC, she was the wife of Dexter R. Barbee, Sr., who survives and the daughter of Ralph McIntyre and Maxine Phillips McIntyre, both deceased.
She was a longtime volunteer with Meals on Wheels of Alamance County. Joan was a member of Faith United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Administrative Council, the United Methodist Women, along with holding many other positions. She was very dedicated to God, her church and teaching the Builder’s Sunday School Class as she followed in the footsteps of her father-in-law, Marvin “Red” Barbee. Equally important to her was her love and devotion to her husband and family.
In addition to her husband of the home, survivors include two sons, Dexter R. Barbee, Jr. and wife Irene Barbee of Burlington and Gregory D. Scott and wife Susie Scott of Mebane; daughter, Tisha B. Mansfield and husband Brent Mansfield of Burlington; eight grandchildren, Dustin K. Barbee, Travis L. Barbee, Ben Scott, Paul Jollay, Stuart and Brad Hunter, Josie B. Mansfield and Nora B. Mansfield; three brothers, Ralph McIntyre of Elon, Howard McIntyre of Graham and Don McIntyre of Burlington; and sister, Linda Thomas of Elon.
Mrs. Barbee was preceded in death by a brother, Richard McIntyre and two sisters, Frances Covington and Kathlene Birchett.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Service in Burlington on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 5 until 7 p.m. At other times the family will be at the residence.
The funeral service will be conducted at Faith United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Lee Edwards. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 1732 West Davis Street, Burlington, NC 27215 or Meals on Wheels of Alamance County, 411 West 5th Street, Ste. A, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [21565]
Joan McIntyre Barbee
Mrs. Joan McIntyre Barbee, 74, of 127 Meadowood Drive, Burlington went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 12, 2017. She died an unexpected death at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
A native of Burlington, NC, she was the wife of Dexter R. Barbee, Sr., who survives and the daughter of Ralph McIntyre and Maxine Phillips McIntyre, both deceased.
She was a longtime volunteer with Meals on Wheels of Alamance County. Joan was a member of Faith United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Administrative Council, the United Methodist Women, along with holding many other positions. She was very dedicated to God, her church and teaching the Builder’s Sunday School Class as she followed in the footsteps of her father-in-law, Marvin “Red” Barbee. Equally important to her was her love and devotion to her husband and family.
In addition to her husband of the home, survivors include two sons, Dexter R. Barbee, Jr. and wife Irene Barbee of Burlington and Gregory D. Scott and wife Susie Scott of Mebane; daughter, Tisha B. Mansfield and husband Brent Mansfield of Burlington; eight grandchildren, Dustin K. Barbee, Travis L. Barbee, Ben Scott, Paul Jollay, Stuart and Brad Hunter, Josie B. Mansfield and Nora B. Mansfield; three brothers, Ralph McIntyre of Elon, Howard McIntyre of Graham and Don McIntyre of Burlington; and sister, Linda Thomas of Elon.
Mrs. Barbee was preceded in death by a brother, Richard McIntyre and two sisters, Frances Covington and Kathlene Birchett.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Service in Burlington on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 5 until 7 p.m. At other times the family will be at the residence.
The funeral service will be conducted at Faith United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Lee Edwards. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 1732 West Davis Street, Burlington, NC 27215 or Meals on Wheels of Alamance County, 411 West 5th Street, Ste. A, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [21565]