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Hubert H. (John) Barber, Jr., 83, of Dawsonville, GA, exhaled his last breath on November 26, 2017 following complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Life Story
John was born on July 31, 1934, in Holden, WV, to Hubert and Carolyn (Hobson) Barber, the oldest of four boys. John served with the Army in Korea. He was a proud graduate from University of Virginia where he played football for the Cavaliers. John worked for the US government at various intelligence and investigative agencies for over 30 years, retiring from government service in 1987. He was Director of Security for Harbor Island in Tampa, FL, for 6 years, retiring again in 1995. John enjoyed racing sports cars with the Sports Car Club of America and the Vintage Drivers Club of America.
Family
John is survived by his wife, Annette Lowe; children Hugh (Yvonne) Barber, John Barber, Scott (Bernadette) Barber, Johnathan (Megan) Perkins, and Sarah Perkins; grandchildren David, Bryan, Samantha, Dylan, Shane, Aaron, Austin, and Adam; great-granddaughter Calliope; brothers Bill (Sandi), Bob (Brenda), and Max (Narda) Barber; and a myriad of nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his faithful bulldog companion, Buster. John will certainly be missed.
Services
Memorial services to celebrate the life of Hubert H. (John) Barber, Jr. will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 2 at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church 1188 Hamp Mill Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533 (855)257-4228 with the Reverends Albert Daviou and John Hamilton officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or to Saint Elizabeth’s. Georgia Cremation 3570 Buford Highway, Suite 202, Duluth, GA 30096 (678)584-0914 is assisting the family. Messages of condolence may be shared at www.GeorgiaCremation.com.
R. Sweatman says
May the family be comforted by the scripture found at Psalm 94:19 which says; “When anxieties overwhelmed me. You (God) comforted and soothed me”. And the wonderful promise at Isaiah 26:19 ; Your dead will live. And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life. These scriptures can strengthen and comfort you during this sad time.
Coral E Harper says
Such a fine, fun person…Yes, I am sure he will be missed…So very sorry…Coral Evans Harper
Coral Evans Harper says
Such a fine, fun person…Yes, I am sure he will be missed…So very sorry…
George and Karen Hobson says
The most senior of the “Barber boys” has passed from us, but that loss does in no way mean he will be forgotten. His legacy is far more than his successful life in sports and vocation. A legacy that will always be part of the bond with his brothers, and the achievements of his children and their families. As must we all, John has departed this life: let us seek to do so with as much dignity, and our lives having been ones so exemplary as his — a legacy that can be cited with as much respect, admiration, and love.
Our condolences to the Barber Families.