Timothy Barber

Timothy A. Barber VIRGINIA BEACH - Retired U.S. Navy STSCM/SS Timothy Aaron Barber died peacefully in his sleep July 17, 2009, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Jan. 14, 1960. He is survived by his wife, Pamela French Barber; and three sons, Nathan, Jason and Justin. He is also survived by his parents, Eileen E. Smith of Virginia Beach and Harvey H. Barber of Erie, Pa.; a brother, Gregory A. Barber, M.D., and his wife Kari of Virginia Beach; a sister, Amy B. Burns of Lockport, N.Y.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Barber was a 22-year highly decorated Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Haddock (SSN 621), USS Pogy (SSN647), USS Tinosa (SSN 606), USS Miami (SSN 755) and lastly, USS Boise (SSN764), where he was the chief of the boat. He served during the Iranian Hostage Crisis and Desert Storm. He was truly a "sailor's sailor", having sailed all of the Seven Seas. Among numerous awards received by Mr. Barber in his service to his country, were four Meritorious Unit Commendation medals, two Navy "E" ribbons, two Navy Expeditionary medals and five Good Conduct medals. After retiring from the Navy, Mr. Barber was employed by L-3 Systems and WR Systems in Norfolk. Mr. Barber was an avid motorcyclist and a past commander of American Legion Post 280 in Chesapeake. A funeral will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday at Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. as well as two hours prior to the service on Sunday. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.