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William Barber

Passed 12/07/2020

Obituary For William Barber

William A Barber, Sr., 87, of Richmond, died December 7, 2020. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Jean Turner Barber; two sons, William Stephon Barber, Jr. and Shawn William Barber (Nicole); nine cherished grandchildren, whom he adored, Nichloas, Bryson, Noah, Aspen, Zaera, Simone, Deacon, Xander and Shawn Barber, Jr.; two sisters, Lola B. Hendriex and Deborah B. Mitchell; host of nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, brother-in-law, other relatives and friends. A walk through visitation will be at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Tuesday, December 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. and where a private Celebration of Life service will be held 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16. Rev. Darryl Thompson, officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Cox Road #130, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Live streaming at www.scottsfuneralhome.com


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My condolences to Mrs. Barber and my friends Stephon and Shawn. I missed the funeral but was so glad I was able to attend virtually today. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest In Peace and Power, Mr. Barber. 🙏🏾 ~Juan Wright

My condolences to Mrs. Barber and my friends Stephon and Shawn. I missed the funeral but was so glad I was able to attend virtually today. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest In Peace and Power, Mr. Barber. 🙏🏾

Jean and family, my condolences to you in the loss of your loved one. I just watched the beautiful home going service, it was truy blessed.

, Naomi Woodland

To my cousin Jeannie, I am so sorry for your loss and pray that the Lord will give you comfort and peace. I miss you and my other cousins but know that you have always been in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and stay safe!

Joan (Aunt Betty's daughter)

Our deepest sympathy from aunt Vernelle, Samantha

Our deepest sympathy for the Barber Family. Aunt Vernelle,Samantha Blair

Granddad Barber was a wonderful man. He was a man of God, filled with laughter, wisdom and love. He will be missed, but his memory and his love will never be forgotten. We love you, Granddad.

-Bryson, Aspen, Simone (Moni), Eva, Nita and Mike

Aunt Jean and family our condolences. We love you all.The Hendriex and Paul families.

Jean and Family, you are in my deepest thoughts and prayers during this time. It has been a pleasure getting to know you and your wonderful family. Thank you for allowing me to come into your home and care for Mr. Barber and share some good laughs with you as well. If there is anything that I can ever do for you, always know that I'm just a phone call away. God bless and be encouraged. Naomi Brown

Our deepest condolences to the Barber family. Our prayers goes out to the Barber family. love your long time neighbor and friend, Cornelious Cousins Sr. and Family.

Jean and family, Please accept our deepest condolences in the passing of Bill. You have both been great neighbors and we will always cherish memories of him. Robert always shared a good laugh with Bill when helping him in the yard. May God comfort you now and always. Robert & Bernette

Sending our prayers to the Barber family. May Mr. Barber's memory be a blessing.

Jean, Stephon, Shawn

Sending loving thoughts and prayers in the loss of your beloved husband, friend and father.

Elsie Davis and family

Dearest Jeanie and Family, Johnny and I were saddened to learn of the death of your beloved Bill. We enjoyed our brief occasions spent with him and you during high school reunions; he was always fun with great conversation. We applaud your long marriage and wonderful family, knowing that it is shared faith in God and true love that has sustained you over 52+ years. May God continue to bless you my dear friend, give you peace and comfort as you adjust to your new life without him and keep ever present your many shared happy memories with Bill.

Love - Johnny & Gloria Johnson Gilmore (GWCRHS 1962)

To the family of Bill Barber, my family and I pray that His comfort will give you peace in your time of loss. I worked with Bill in our RPS days in EPAH, I watched his great football games with the Richmond Roadrunners, and I have enjoyed the times that we spent fishing on the bay. Bill was a great person to be around and I hope that he is at peace. My family and I send our deepest condolences. Dennis Winston

Jean and Family, May your precious memories and your faith in God sustain you now and always. May God continue to bless you. Armand and Thelma W. Waytt

Jean and family, sympathy and prayers in your loss. God is with you and he will give you everything you need. William and Deborah Scott

To Mrs. Jean Barber and family. I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to you. Brother Bill was a good and warm hearted person, who was known as the mayor in our neck of the woods. Everyone should be so lucky as to have such good neighbors as you and Bill. Rest in power...Mr. Barber. Dave and Brenda.

Dearest Jean my prayers are with you and your family, Bill was a good neighbor and friend. He will be missed ,

Dear Jean my condolences to you and your family. Bill was a good neighbor and friend. May he rest in peace.

Uncle Bill was a great fisherman.He could scale and fry some fish. He would have so many fish on one line. We will miss you. Thank you for doing so much for us Love, Audria

The Washington ( Redskins) won their last two games, all because of you, Bill. I remember our time on the phone together. One thing about my dear brother-in-law, Bill, he loved himself some Jean, his wonderful wife! Miss You, Your sister-in-law, Astorie and Family

To my dear friend Jean and the sons of Bill and Jean, you have my condolences and my prayers. Our lives have intertwined in many ways over many years. and I was tremendously blessed by Bill's joyful humor and his endearing smiles and hearty laughter. I will especially miss his calling of his beloved "Jeannie" to the phone when I called. I will remember his love of music and his taking advantage of every opportunity to praise God. I have no doubt that precious memories and faith in God will sustain you in the days ahead. I thank God for your steadfastness during the entire time of Bill's illness. Love you much! Lena H. Thompson

My deepest sympathy and prayers to your family, Bill will be deeply missed. Gerald Monroe

To the Barber Family, our heart goes out to you during this time of great loss. Jean, you were a loving and gracious wife,as you two enjoyed those many wonderful years of matrimony, parenting and career building. As well, you and Bill cared for each other during the challenging times. May Bill's soul rest in peace. Please know that Lawrence and I are here for you at any time you need us. With Love, Your VSU WHIFFETTE SISTER, Jackie Owens

May you find comfort in God's healing process. He will be missed, but knowing he's with our Lord gives us peace. Love, Mr and Mrs Paul Turner

My most sincere prayers and condolences to the family. God's many blessings.

To Soro Jean and Coach Barbers family, I send you my sincere condolences. I've met Coach Barber back in 1970 at George Wythe High School. He was always smiling and a very nice to students while clearing the halls. After not seeing him for many years I met him again later on in life and he still had that smile. He will always remember Coach Barber's smile. May he rest in peace with the Lord. Jean's Soro A. Bailey

Jean & Family, My deepest and heartfelt condolences. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Blessed are those that mourn,for they shall be comforted. My prayers for your family during this difficult time. Love, Diana & Robert

To my family I remember when my sister Pat and I visited my Aunt Jean and Uncle Bill one summer. Uncle Bill introduced us the delicious fruit of mangos from his hometown and brought us beautiful dresses. My aunt and uncle always shared so much love, laughter and family memories. Our love to the entire Barber Family and prayers to my aunt and my Soror Aunt Jeanne. Love Pam and Gene Wilson

To the Barber family Praying for you all at this difficult time. May the peace of the Lord be with you all now and always. The Price and Gibbs familes

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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