Jay Dee Barber, 44, of 2748 West Georgia Road, Piedmont, SC, passed away on November 28, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Jay Dee was born January 29, 1973 in El Paso, Texas the first child of Charles Evert and Debra (McAllister) Barber. Jay Dee had two loves: Family and country. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and nature. He was fun loving and had a kind soul. He was also a member of the Military History Center of the Carolinas. He (known as J Bird to his fellow employees’) was employed with Siegwerk of Spartanburg since 2005. He is survived by his three children, daughter Maerysa JoAnn Barber, sons Matthew Jaydon and Jaycob Dillion; his Father Charles Evert Barber, his Mother Debra (McAllister) Barber his brother Donald Lee Barber, his sister-in law Leona (Owen) Barber a niece Deanna Barber and nephew Devin Barber. The family will receive friends at Mackey Mortuary, 311 Century Drive, Greenville, SC on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 2 until 4 to celebrate Jay’s life. Please in lieu of flowers make donations to the American Heart Association in his name.