F. Brandon Barrier

F. “Brandon” Barrier, 61, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday June 24, 2022 at the Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health.

He was born January 10, 1961 in Cabarrus County, N.C. a son of Frank and Penny Weddington Barrier.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at New Gilead Reformed Church conducted by Rev. Lawrence Bolick and Dr. Donald Gray. Internment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. prior to the service.

Brandon graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School in 1979. He worked for Duke Power for 21 years in Charlotte, and for UPS in Kannapolis where he retired following 27 years of service. He also was employed by Shaw of Charlotte and CB&I of Charlotte.

He was a track star at NW Cabarrus, participating in Low and High Hurdles and was State Champion several years.  He coached Dixie Youth Little League and took many teams to state finals. He had lots of fun in the hotels with the boys and parents.

Brandon was a hardworking man of few words. A NASCAR enthusiast, a Dale Earnhardt fan, and a UNC fanatic. He was of lover of old black and white western movies, and the Three Stooges.

Brandon was a constant prankster, always hiding behind corners ready to jump out and scare an unsuspecting soul. He was quick to tell a bad joke or give a random movie quote. Every Christmas he was just as surprised as you were at the perfect present he gifted you.

Brandon loved his family and his children and great grandchildren. He loved spending time eating lunch with his parents , brother and his family and with his family. We are asking for everyone to wear Dale Earnhardt colors or shirts, UNC colors in t shirts and jeans. Brandon was a very simple man.

Brandon was a cat lover and the love of his life was Alex, that he had taught high five and howdy.

Brandon retired in January 2016 due to declining health. The family wishes to thank Dr. James Wheless, Dr. Matthew Myers and all of the Hospice teams and Medicine Shoppe.

Preceded in death by his mother in law Brenda Paige Shue, grandparents, Louis and Margaret Barrier, Brandon and Loreene Weddington, great grandparents, Pauline Paige, Edna Sells and Mary Shue.
Survived by wife, Jaymie Shue Barrier wife of 41 years, son, Joshua Brandon Barrier and wife Jamie of Lexington, NC., daughter, Paige Elizabeth Barrier McNamara and husband, Michael of Salt Lake City, Utah., son, Matthew Ryan Barrier and wife Auburn of Pittsboro, NC. Two grandchildren; Grayson and Kagan Barrier. His parents, Frank and Penny Barrier of Concord and his father in law, Bobby F. Shue and wife Naomi of Kannapolis and his brother Mark Barrier and wife Frankie, sister in law, Jackie Huneycutt and husband Glenn of Locust.

Online condolences may be sent to www.whitleysfuneral home.com. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081 or to New Gilead Reformed Church, 2400 Salisbury Concord Road, Concord, NC 28025