Allan Wayne Barber

Allan Wayne Barber, 70, of Goshen, Arkansas, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at his home.  He was born July 22, 1956, in Searcy, Arkansas, to Winfred and Billie (Combs) Barber. 

Allan was well-known all over Washington and Madison County for umpiring summer baseball and softball and referring pee-wee basketball games.  He also served as a volunteer firefighter for over twenty years between Elkins and Goshen Fire Departments.  Allan worked for many years for Campbell’s Soup.  He loved helping his community.  Allan also loved to be out on the lake in his boat fishing for Crappie.  He will be missed by many across Washington and Madison Counties. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lewis and Justin Barber.  Survivors include his wife of eighteen years, Linda Barber of Goshen; his son, Jason (Virginia) Barber of Witter; his daughter, Stacy Barber of Fayetteville; his stepdaughter, April (Charlie) Thompson of Wesley; his stepson, Buddy (Michelle) Hinson of Bergman; his sisters: Janet (Harlan) Mott, Dianna Burbank, Carla Firm and Margie Malonee; his brother, Ronald; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A memorial service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2026, at Madison County Funeral Service Chapel in Hindsville, Arkansas, with Gary Digby officiating.

Arrangements are entrusted to Madison County Funeral Service, 4373 S. Main Street, Hindsville, Arkansas 72738.

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