BLACKSHEAR — Mr. William “Bill” Perry Barber, age 79, of Blackshear, passed away early Saturday morning, August 29, 2026 following an extended
illness.
Barber
Born February 4, 1947, in Blackshear, Barber was a son of the late James Everett “Rube” and Sarah Bell Dixon Barber. He lived all of his life in Pierce and Brantley Counties and was a 1966 graduate of Hoboken High School.
Barber was a veteran of the United States Army and retired as a carman from CSX Transportation in 2010.
He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Blackshear, where he was a member and former teacher of the Men’s Sunday School Class.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Annette Yeomans; and two brothers, Jimmy Barber and Wayne Barber.
Survivors include his wife, Gwen Peacock Barber of Blackshear; four children, Sonya Parker (husband David) of Blackshear, Perry Barber (wife Brandi) of Waycross, Denise Guy (husband Lonnie) of Blackshear and Matt Barber (wife Beth), of Blackshear; 10 grandchildren, Megan (Walt) Taylor, Cassie (Dylan) Lee, Halie Parker, Taylor (Maddie) Barber, Avery (Courtney) Guy, Trey (Hannah) Barber, Drew Guy, Sarah Guy, Grayson Barber, Connor Barber; seven great grandchildren and another expected soon; three brothers, George Barber of Coward, S.C., Johnny Barber of Blackshear and Jerry Barber (wife Suzy) of Blackshear; a sister, Ginger Strickland (husband Michael) of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A funeral service was held Monday, August 31, 2026 at Pine Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Adam Walker and Rev. Buddy Griner officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were all the members of the Pine Grove Men’s Sunday School Class.
A private family graveside service was held Tuesday morning, September 1 at High Bluff Cemetery, with Rev. Greg Carter officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pine Grove Baptist Church, 4997 Trudie Rd, Blackshear, Georgia 31516 or to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Georgia 31503.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of arrangements.
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