Joseph Paul Barbarick

Joseph Paul Barbarick, 42, of Gravois Mills, passed away sadly and suddenly Sunday, July 12, 2020, in Columbia, MO at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.

Joey was born October 8, 1977 in Washington, MO and raised in New Haven, MO. He went on to join the United States Navy where he traveled to many locations with his family. He served 10 years as an Aircraft Mechanic. In his leisure time he loved boat racing, baseball, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He was extremely passionate about nature, his cannibus, and his gardening. As much as he loved his hobbies, his biggest passion was his family. He was a wonderful husband, proud father, grandpa, amazing son, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Barbarick; his 5 children Macy Hodge and husband Joe, Matthew Barbarick and girlfriend Bethanie Lowe, Madison Barbarick and boyfriend Brennan Matturro, Leah Barbarick, and Evan Walker; his grandson Aiden Hodge; his Mother Holly Reynolds; his 4 brothers Jeremy, Cary, Kenny Barbarick, and Izeck Elbert; his grandmother Karen Barbarick; and his Pitbull Sasha.

Joey was preceded in death by his father Carl Wilbur Barbarick, and his grandfather Wilbur Carl Barbarick.

The family has chosen, based on Joey’s wishes, to have a private celebration of life.

Any donations or memorials have been directed to a GoFundMe account to help with cost of living during this difficult time.