Johnny Barber Obituary
Johnny Lynn Barber, 72, of Victoria, Va. died on November 14, 2025. He was the son of the late Floyd Washington Barber and Inez Jeter Barber and brother of the late Jerry Barber, Kenny Barber, Shelby Mann, Brenda Seamans and Bonnie Scott. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Harry and Jessica Snow both of Victoria; step-son, Matthew Drinkwater; five grandchildren, Logan Drinkwater, Elizabeth Drinkwater, Sarah Harry, Bryant Marsden and Caleb Ward. Johnny served our country in the US Army. He was a master carpenter and worked many years for Kenbridge Construction Company. He also enjoyed working on and restoring old cars. A Celebration of Johnny's life will be held 2:30PM Sunday, November 23, 2025 at the Staples Funeral Home in Victoria.
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2300 Nottoway Blvd. P.O. Box 96, Victoria, VA 23974
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