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Bruce Barber Obituary
Mr. Bruce Allen Barber, 63, of Swainsboro passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He was born in Dade City, Florida on December 19, 1961, to the late Buford Boyd Barber and Pauline Ruth Coffey Stewart.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruth Ferko.
Mr. Barber is survived by his sons, Bo Barber, Dennis Barber (Brandi) of Florida; brother, Buford Barber, Jr. (Isabelle) of Arkansas; sister, Judy Chalker (Glynn) of Swainsboro; brother-in-law, Steve Ferko of Charlotte, North Carolina; special friend, Eileen Sims of Granbury, Texas; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.
Graveside Service will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Mark Hardin officiating.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.
Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Bruce Allen Barber, 63, of Swainsboro.
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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chapman Funeral Home
427 North Main Street, Swainsboro, GA 30401
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Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
827 Antioch Church Road, Twin City, GA 30471
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