Delmer W. Barefoot of Raeford passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 69.
He was born in Cumberland County on January 9, 1948 to the late Gaston Vernon Barefoot and Gladys Lockamy Barefoot. He was preceded in death by his brother, Elton Vernon Barefoot. After proudly serving in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, he was employed for 34 years with Carolina Telephone and Telegraph. After retiring from the phone company he owned and operated Barefoot Alarm and Electric and EZ Ryder Kreative Mobile Lifestyles, Inc.
He was an elder and member of Philippi Presbyterian Church for many years and was known for handling every situation, whether it be a light bulb, plumbing problem, telephones, building's alarm system or the outside beautification.
He leaves behind his wife and soul-mate of 20 years, Juanita Barefoot of Raeford; his daughters, Toby Foster and her husband, Jeffrey of Hope Mills, and Heather Gunther and her husband, J.D. of Fayetteville; his stepsons, Arthur Wilkie IV and his wife, Gelyne of Raeford, Kurt Wilkie and his wife, Suzi of Atlanta, Georgia, and Karl Wilkie and his wife, Carolyn of Hagerstown, Maryland; his sister, Vera Pate and her husband, Alex of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren, Mary, Elizabeth, Kara, Jake, Ava, Megan, and Jamie; and one great-grandson, Jordan.
The family will receive friends fro 7-9 p.m on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Philippi Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Mike Baker, the Rev. Chip Grammer, and Elder Herman Autry officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Philippi Presbyterian Church Music Ministry, 2800 Philippi Church Road, Raeford, NC 28376 and/or Children's Hope Alliance, PO Box 1, Barium Springs, NC 28010.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com