Elwell Dewey Barbour Jr.

Elwell Dewey “Ed” Barbour, Jr., 72, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Born in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Elwell D. and Ada Williams Barbour. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Sigmon, and his son-in-law, Thomas Dietz. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Barbour retired after a 47 year career as a distinguished law enforcement officer. His career began with the Norfolk Police Department. He later served with the Petersburg Bureau of Police and retired from the Colonial Heights Police Department. After retirement, he served with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Department. In addition to public service, he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 882, an avid hunter, and a supporter of the NRA. Mr. Barbour is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Jarrett Barbour; daughters, Julie Barbour Dietz and Debora Barbour Dennis; son, Richard Elwell Barbour; grandchildren, Jessica Nicole Dietz, Elizabeth Ann Dietz, George Kyle Dennis, Micaela Lynn Dietz, and Madelaine Grace Dennis; great-grandchildren, Reeselyn Ann Dennis, Ryleigh Nellie Dennis, and Tara Rae Dietz; sister, Mary Jane Helms, as well as several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chesterfield County Police Foundation, P.O. Box 1684, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .