Mr. Nelson Anthony Barber, age 72 of Jackson, Georgia passed away July 9, 2020. He was born in Luzerne, Pennsylvania to the late Nelson Wesley and Doris Agnes Umlah Barber. He was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Ann Faas. He attended Ovid High School in Ovid, NY and graduated from Seneca Senior High School. Nelson was retired after 36 years in law enforcement having been a Sheriff's Deputy for Chatham County Sheriff's Office in Savannah and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in Tampa. He was a former police officer with Pooler Police Department, Tybee Island Police Department and Chatham County Police Department. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church in Jackson. He enjoyed traveling the country, participating in Glock Tournaments. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Brandi Barber; son, Michael Barber; step-children, Andrew Marquinez, Roderick Finch, Tanya Goodwin and Sherrie Scanlan; grandchildren, Abigail Barber, Madison Marquinez, Josianna Martin and Shilah Goodwin; two great grandchildren. Friends may visit the family Wednesday, July 15, 2020 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM at the funeral home.
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