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BORN
1973
DIED
2017
Jay Barber Obituary
Jay Dee Barber, 44, of 2748 West Georgia Road, Piedmont, SC, passed away on November 28, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
Jay Dee was born January 29, 1973 in El Paso, Texas the first child of Charles Evert and Debra (McAllister) Barber.
Jay Dee had two loves: Family and country. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and nature. He was fun loving and had a kind soul. He was also a member of the Military History Center of the Carolinas.
He (known as J Bird to his fellow employees’) was employed with Siegwerk of Spartanburg since 2005.
He is survived by his three children, daughter Maerysa JoAnn Barber, sons Matthew Jaydon and Jaycob Dillion; his Father Charles Evert Barber, his Mother Debra (McAllister) Barber his brother Donald Lee Barber, his sister-in law Leona (Owen) Barber a niece Deanna Barber and nephew Devin Barber.
The family will receive friends at Mackey Mortuary, 311 Century Drive, Greenville, SC on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 2 until 4 to celebrate Jay’s life.
Please in lieu of flowers make donations to the American Heart Association in his name.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Michelle Reed
December 10, 2017
Jay was my neighbor for about 6 years he was a wonderful father to those three wonderful kids. I send my love to all three of them and to the family. He will be missed dearly
Scott Robertson
December 8, 2017
Our senserious condolences to the Barber Family. Words alone cannot express our Sorrow at this time. Take comfort in knowing Jay is in Heaven and helping with the preparation for the Grandest Christmas Party of All. Heaven is a little Fuller with Jay's presence.
May God bless you and hold you dear in your time of need.
Donna Shirley
December 7, 2017
Although I only met him once, he was a dedicated and loving father. Maerysa, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mrs. Shirley
Alyson Davis
December 6, 2017
May you rest in peace Jay Dee...my thoughts and prayers go.out to the family..
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christina aronowitz
December 6, 2017
Jay, you were a good person. I will miss chats on Facebook. RIP
Maeyrsa Barber
December 6, 2017
Well, I don't know who will be seeing this but, my daddy was the whole world to me...he was always there for me when i need a shoulder to cry on. He was the biggest part in my life and in my heart...lol He would always mess with me and I would hate when he did because he would mess with me all the time lol...but I still loved him no matter what he did because I knew he would always love me..i was his little girl and princess like he would call me sometimes. I love you so much daddy and I miss you
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