Graveside service with full military honors for 1SG (Retired) Ronald G. Barbre will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin.

Arrangements are under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

1SG (Retired) Ronald G. Barbre, 80, Elgin, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 in Lawton. He was born April 18, 1939 in Marion, Virginia to James and Oma Barbre. He grew up in Marion, Virginia and graduated from high school there. Following high school Ronald married Barbara Bennett on June 3, 1957 in Maryland. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this past June. Ronald joined the United States Army and retired May 1, 1983. He spent two tours in Vietnam and his service led him to stays in Germany, Hawaii, and Korea. While in the service First Sergeant Barbre earned the following awards; the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with seven Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, Valorous Unit Award, Air Medal Fourth Award, Four Overseas Service Bars, Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Service Ribbon, Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Good Conduct Medal Seventh Award, and the Overseas Service Ribbon Third Award. First Sergeant Barbre was a dedicated soldier and a patriotic American. After his retirement he worked for Civil Service on Fort Sill in cold storage for 16 years before permanently retiring. Ronald loved to fish and hunt and enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by his wife of the home, one son, Michael Barbre and wife Andrea of Dallas, Texas, three grandchildren, Joshua Barbre of Dallas, Texas, Richard Vickery and wife Cristine of Duncan, Oklahoma, Megan Matlock and husband Steven of Coweta, Oklahoma, one great grandchild, Brandon Matlock and a great grandchild on the way, and many other nieces and nephews.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Denise Vickery, four brothers and two sisters.