Oliver Clarence Barney "OB", 72, of Erie, Pa., transitioned on Saturday, January 11, 2020. He was the eldest of sixteen children born to the late Clarence "Jug" Barney and Laurestel Dunston Barney, on October 25, 1947 in Erie.

OB graduated from Academy High School in 1966. He was a star athlete in football, wrestling and track. OB traveled the world as a Merchant Marine. For many years, he worked for Bean Construction. Eventually, he was employed by the City of Erie from which he retired. OB was member of Christ Community Church. He was a charter member of the Sons of the American Legion Barney/Smith Memorial Post 700.

Along with his parents, OB was preceded in death by three infant siblings, Clifton, Brenda, and Thomas; his brother Robert Barney; nieces, Alexis M. Easterling and La'Che Barney; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He leaves to cherish his memory, life partner, Chris Jordan of Erie; two sons, Marvin Ridgeway of Orlando, Fl. and Omar Beason of Erie; two daughters, Tia and Tashua Taylor of Lakewood, Ca.; step children, Troy, Delvon, Marcel, Terrence, and Neosha Jordan of Erie; six brothers, Clifton (Joyce), Dale (Marlene), Larry, Lee (Deaprina), and Gregory (Leslie) Barney all of Erie, Steve (Debbie) Barney of Atlanta, Ga.; five sisters, Ella Ree Hairston, Jacquie Collins, Darlene (James) Bean, Sonya (Brother Mike) Anderson all of Erie, and Tracey Barney-Tate of Altanta, Ga.; one uncle, Henry (Diane) Dunston; two aunts, Lois Cole and Erma Dunston of Erie; Twenty grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and other relatives

Friends may visit with the family at Christ Community Church, 923 E. 6th St., on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, from 10am-12pm, where a service will immediately follow, with Pastor Darrell Cook eulogizing. Interment will be private. Professional services are entrusted to Pitts Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Avenue, Erie, PA 16504.