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Barron Player Obituary
Barron Duvalle Player, 60, was born March 6, 1961 in Gainesville, FL. Barron transitioned from his earthly life on May 10, 2021 in Pensacola, FL after a short illness. Barron was the oldest of three sons born to the union of Jeanette S. Filer and Chester F. Player, Gainesville, FL.
Barron graduated from Gainesville High School in 1979 and enrolled at the University of Florida where he was a proud member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Barron obtained a degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. His chosen profession as a Counselor for many years motivated him to seek entrepreneurship. He pursued and formed his own business, Building Better Community Services (BCS) to provide counseling services to families and individuals with disabilities.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonita Player.
Barron leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and devoted son, Cyrus Barron Player, Milton, FL; his endearing parents, Jeanette Smith Filer (Napoleon, Sr.) and father, Chester Foster Player, of Gainesville, FL; two brothers, Romney Eric Player, of Shreveport, LA and Dimitri Player, St. Petersburg, FL; two step-sisters, Cynthia and Antoinette Filer, one step-brother, Napoleon Filer, Jr., all of Gainesville, FL.
Funeral Services for Mr. Player will be held Saturday, May 22, 2021, 2:00 PM at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, Rev. Michael Frazier, Sr., Pastor, Rev. Geraldine McClellan, Officiating.
Visitation Friday, May 21, 2021, 2:00-7:00 PM, Chestnut Memorial Chapel and on Saturday one hour before the service.
Arrangements in care of Chestnut Funeral Home, Inc., 18 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601.
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Jeanette Thomas
June 18, 2021
My deepest sympathy, your family will be in my prayers
Eric Williams
May 27, 2021
My prayers and condolences to the family
Tanya M.
May 25, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Peaches Godbolt’s
May 22, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family to be absent from the body is to present with the lord . PEACHES GODBOLT. Atlanta Ga
Lincoln High School class of 1959
May 22, 2021
To Chester & family , The Lincoln High School class of 1959 offer our condolences to you (our classmate) in the loss of your son Barron, we pray for you.
Lynne Jackson Stevens
May 22, 2021
To The Filer and Player Families, I send My Sincere and Deepest Condolences during this time of Bereavement. Ms. Jeanette , May God grant you Comfort and Peace during the days and weeks to come. May the memories bring Joy and Laughter to you soul.
Ron G. De Coursey
May 22, 2021
To the Family,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you all in your Time of Bereavement! I consider it a Honor and blessing to call him friend.
addie perry
May 22, 2021
Sister Jeanette and family my sympathy go out to you and the family. I love Barron he was a good friend to my son Cedric Perry who we just funeralized a few weeks ago, so sister jeanette know that weeping may endure for a night but joy come in the morning. the Perry Family
Leslie Sharpe Chestnut and Tami McKinnon
May 21, 2021
To Dimitri, Romney, and Ms. Jeanette: The entire "Sharpe Family (Cleve, Barbara, Leslie, Tami, & Debra)" is so shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Barron. May the Peace of the Lord be with your family during this extremely difficult time. Blessings to all...
Charley Davis
May 21, 2021
Well friend, you have completed your journey where it doesn't count. Congratulations on your home going to be with your wife. We were best friends for so long. Then life gave us the kind of challenges to prepare us for the next and eternal chapter. Farewell on your journey home and we'll see each other again.
Love you friend!
Charley Davis
Patricia Velasques-Jones
May 21, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Barron passing. He was a great guy. I will continue to lift his family up in prayer. Patricia Velasques-Jones
Detroit & Bettye Stoney Allen
May 21, 2021
To Jeanette , Chester and family our condolences to you in the loss of your son. "When my heart is overwhelmed ,lead me to the Rock that is Higher than I" Psalm 62:1
Portia Butler-Barton
May 21, 2021
Dimitri and Romney you have my Deepest Sympathy. I pray that God will strengthen you doing this time of sorrow.
Mary Milligan
May 21, 2021
To the Bereaved playerr-Filer Family .WITH HEARTFELT AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY.R.I.P. BARRON PLAYER.
FROM: MARY MILLIGAN FAMILY
Harold Clack & Theresa Rayford Clack
May 21, 2021
We won’t remember you with sadness,
We won’t remember you with tears,
We won’t be unhappy just because you are no longer around.
We will remember all the good times we shared from childhood thru the UF years.
We are contented knowing that your life was more than worthwhile,
We are contented knowing that your energy and spirit will never be duplicated,
Knowing that you made somebody smile.
Alpha Phi Alpha Brother
Yvonne McCray
May 21, 2021
I am praying for the family. May God comfort you in your time of bereavement. PS 121
The Cartwright family
May 21, 2021
To the Filer and Player family,
On behalf of the Cartwright family; Delores, Ingrid, Angela, Kelvin, Telfred, and Barron's nephew Xavier we extend our deepest condolences, and prayer for God's blessing of peace and comfort.
Sincerely,
The Cartwright family
ERNESTINE DORSEY. Gainesville
May 20, 2021
HEARTFELT❤
Oliver & Marilyn Watson Tucker
May 20, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Romney Player
May 20, 2021
Big brother you have left us far too soon. I pray you will rest easy in Heaven. You will be missed. Love you always.
Dresden Hayes
May 20, 2021
Ms. Jeanette and Family,
I"m so sorry to her about Barron.
You and your family are in my Prayers.
I'm so Sorry.
Eleanor Boston
May 20, 2021
NW 3rd Street, that's where it all begun as children, our life long friendship, growing up next door to one another. Barron was always vibrant and full of smiles. If Barron was present, we were guaranteed to have fun. Barron was the type of person that once you've met him, his charisma was unforgettable. Memories of my dear friend will always remain in my heart. To the family, may the countless memories of the joyful times created with him and the love and support of family and friends, carry you through this difficult time.
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