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Ronald ‘Mike’ Barber

Ronald  ‘Mike’ Barber

WAYCROSS — Mr. Ronald “Mike” Barber, 73, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at his residence in Waycross following a short illness.

Barber was born in Prattville, Ala., to the late Jake B. Barber and Lois Geneva Funderburk Barber. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Valdosta State University and a Masters Degree from Columbus State University.

Barber also graduated from the FBI National Academy and the Law Enforcement Command Center. He started with the Waycross Police Department in 1979 and retired as Captain in 2009. Barber received his Gold Shield in 2004. He also served in the United States Army.

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