Troy Dean Barbee

Troy was born June 18, 1942, in Littlefield, TX, to the late Frank and Georgia Barbee. He was raised in Portales, NM, before moving to Ventura in 1954, where he graduated from Ventura High in 1961.

In September of 1963, Troy started working for The Broadway. In April of 1964, he met and married his special love, Susan Loop of Ojai. He continued with Broadway for 32 years with a short break to serve his country in the United States Army. After retiring from The Broadway he went to work for Sears and then went on to work at enjoying life.

Troy was a great jokester and had many loves in life including the Lakers, Dodgers, bowling, card playing, watching westerns, traveling in their RV to enjoy and marvel at our beautiful country, and weekend camping with the Ramblin Elks. He was Past Governor of the Ventura Moose Lodge, a member of the Oxnard American Legion, and a member of the Ventura Elks Lodge. Most of all, Troy loved being “Papa” to his very special granddaughter.

Troy is survived by wife, Susan; daughter, Deana Zvara (Brandon), granddaughter, Alizabeth Zvara; brother, Lester Barbee (Linda); sisters Trelma Elliot, Orene Onstott, and Mary Sandefur; his “man’s best friend” Zuma; and dear friends, Joe & Joanne Annuzzio; along with a host of cousins; nieces; and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, A.P., Ray, Roy, Glen, Chester; and sister, Evelyn Johnson.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 11:00 A.M., at Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road ,Ventura, CA; with the reception immediately following at the Ventura Elks Lodge #1430, 2126 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.

Donations can be made in Troy’s honor to the Humane Society or a charity of your choice.

Service arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to TedMayrFuneralHome.com.