Fred Barber Jr.

Fred Barber Jr. obituary, New Orleans, LA

Fred Barber Jr.

Fred Barber Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans on Jan. 14, 2026.
Fred Barber, Jr. entered eternal rest on January 5, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the second child of Fred Barber, Sr. and his loving mother Barbara Barber and he was educated in the Orleans Parish School System. Fred leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother Barbara Barber, his wife Juanita Barber, children Fred Barber III, and Terrance Elijah Barber, his bonus daughter, Juanyla Peters, two brothers Leroy (Donna) Barber and Gregory Barber, two sisters Terri (Gregory) Davis and LaRonda Butler, 6 Grandchildren; one Goddaughter, Arianne Warner and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Barber Sr., his sister, Shaunna Burrell, and his niece, Jamira Butler. Fred Barber Jr. will be remembered always and forever in the hearts of those who loved him. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday January 17, 2026, for 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1922 Poland Avenue, New Orleans, La. 70117. Visitation from 9:00 a.m., until 10:00 a.m. service time. Rev. Derrick Beaulieu officiating. Interment: Private.

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January 16, 2026

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Kayocia Katie Heim

January 16, 2026

Forever loved and always in my heart
Love you I'll be missing you
Kayocia Heim

Norwood Allen

January 15, 2026

Man I'm sure gonna miss the good days at the Fair Grounds with you and the Fellas

Karen Johnson Howze

January 15, 2026

Barbara, Gregory, Leroy, Terri, LaRonda,

These words of comfort feel so inadequate at this time but wanted to send my deepest condolences to you all. You are in my prayers and always in my heart.
As you walk through this valley, remember God is with you every step of the way.

Love & Hugs,
Karen(Kissy) & Family

Sheryl ivory

January 15, 2026

Cousin Barbara and family you all have my deepest prayers and condolences I´ll never forget Cousin Fred I never saw him even come up as young without a smil

The Staff of Estelle J. Wilson Mortuary

January 14, 2026

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