James Barber

James Allen Barber,

Graveside services for longtime Pueblo, Colorado resident, James Allen Barber will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 1:00PM at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating.

James Allen Barber was born in Lamar, Colorado to proud parents, Mildred and CA Barber on March 20, 1952. He lived in Bristol, Colorado and graduated from Granada High School and Southern Colorado State College in Pueblo. He went on to earn his MBA and CPA. He worked at Minnequa Works Credit Union for 30 years, working his way up to become the CFO and then the CEO, retiring in November 2022. He spent many years enjoying his children’s activities and coaching his son throughout the years. He also loved spending time with his family, hunting, and gardening.

James passed away on November 27, 2022 at Pueblo, Colorado after a lengthy illness at the age of 70.

 He is preceded in death by his parents CA and Mildred Barber; mother in law, Ardith Morehart; his brother in law Ray “Cotton” Jameson; and his nephew, Joshua Grasmick.

James is survived by his wife, Michelle, and their children, Lindsay and Austin (Nicki), his sisters, Sandra Jameson and Sheryl (Tom) Grasmick, and several nieces and nephews.

 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, or PAWS.