Mr. Barber was born in Vicksburg, MI the son of the late Dora and Thomas Barber. He was the youngest of ten children. He attended Western Michigan University on a full baseball scholarship and majored in Secondary Education. He taught 37 years in Michigan and with the last 7 years constructing houses in a technical training program for high school students.
He was a faithful and active member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Easley.
Surviving are his children Phyllis Atkins and her husband Randy; and William Barber and his wife Jane; grandchildren, Shawna Cothran, Todd Atkins, Cheryl Barber, Rae Ann Dake, Robert Barber, Christa Putnam and Stephen Barber; thirteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucile; son, Larry Barber; granddaughter, Melissa; siblings, Lina Lance, Mabel Hunt, Daisy Grinder, Gladys Barber, Nellie Stevens, Betty Durnal, Douglas Barber, Maynard Barber, and Bernard Barber.
Private services will be held at Graceland East Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, Hospice Care of South Carolina, 900 E. Main Street, Easley, SC 29640.