Rex R. Barber, age 54, of New London, died Thursday evening, April 17, 2008 at the Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky; after an illness of 7 months. Rex was born June 5, 1953 in Norwalk, Ohio. He was a 1971 graduate of New London High School. After high school he served in the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver; starting with Growers Chemical in Milan, where he drove until 1983. He started driving for Norwalk Furniture in 1983. Rex was a member of the New London Eagles #2869, the New London American Legion Broome-Wood Post #292 and the Second Baptist Church of New London. He was an avid golfer, Browns and Ohio State fan; and the best Papa and Grandpa in the world. He is survived by his wife, Sherry (Burleson) Barber; a daughter, Danielle Barber Sanders of New London; and a son, Raymond (Holly) Barber of New London; 4 granddaughters, Kelsee, Maci, Kotiana and Nadia; his father, Howard G. Barber of Texas; 5 sisters, Venice (Kent) Swigart of Wooster, Patti (Randy) Goff of Texas, Lori Daisy of Maryland, Cheri (Steve) Norris and Mary Lou Barber all of Texas; a brother, Skip Barber of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Powery and a brother, Bill Barber. Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2008 at the Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main St., New London, where funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2008. Pastor Tina Hobbs and Pastor Ted Mason will officiate and burial will follow in Clarksfield Methodist Cemetery. Memorials if desired may be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.