William "Bill" Perry Barber
William "Bill" Barber Obituary
Mr. William “Bill” Perry Barber, age 79, of Blackshear, passed away early Saturday morning (8/29/26) following an extended illness.
Born February 4, 1947, in Blackshear, he was a son of the late James Everett “Rube” and Sarah Bell Dixon Barber. He lived all of his life in Pierce and Brantley Counties and was a 1966 graduate of Hoboken High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired as a carman from CSX Transportation in 2010.
He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Blackshear, where he was a member and former teacher of the Men’s Sunday School Class.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Annette Yeomans; and 2 brothers, Jimmy Barber and Wayne Barber.
Survivors include his wife, Gwen Peacock Barber of Blackshear; 4 children, Sonya Parker (husband David) of Blackshear, Perry Barber (wife Brandi) of Waycross, Denise Guy (husband Lonnie) of Blackshear, and Matt Barber (wife Beth), of Blackshear; 10 grandchildren, Megan (Walt) Taylor, Cassie (Dylan) Lee, Halie Parker, Taylor (Maddie) Barber, Avery (Courtney) Guy, Trey (Hannah) Barber, Drew Guy, Sarah Guy, Grayson Barber, Connor Barber; 7 great grandchildren and another expected soon; 3 brothers, George Barber of Coward, SC. Johnny Barber of Blackshear, and Jerry Barber (wife Suzy) of Blackshear; sister, Ginger Strickland (husband Michael) of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A funeral service will take place Monday evening (8/31/2026) at 7 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Adam Walker and Rev. Buddy Griner officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday evening from 6 until 7 p.m.
Honorary pallbearers will be all members of the Pine Grove Men’s Sunday School Class.
A private family graveside service will take place Tuesday morning at High Bluff Cemetery, with Rev. Greg Carter officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pine Grove Baptist Church, 4997 Trudie Rd, Blackshear, Georgia 31516 or to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Georgia 31503.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
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