William Harold Barber, 79, of Patterson, passed away Sunday morning, September 25, 2022, at his residence.
Born October 3, 1942, in Waycross, he was a son of the late Marvin E. and Lera Herrin Barber. He had lived in Waycross and Screven before moving to Patterson in the early 1990s. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. He had worked for Broadhurst Landfill in Screven and then worked and retired as a heavy equipment operator for the Appling County Commission. He was also the co-owner with his wife of K-Bar Kennel in Patterson.
He attended the Blackshear Church of God and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his wife. He also enjoyed riding and talking about horses, and tending to his goats, chickens, ducks, dogs, and his female cat named “Tom”.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Megan “Bud” Barber; a daughter, Tasha Batten; a granddaughter, Baylee Brewer; a brother, George Barber and a brother-in-law, David King.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Kathryn King Barber, Patterson; two sons, Billy Barber of Florida and Johnny Batten (wife Patty), Waycross; a daughter, Sabrina Pippin (husband Kevin), Patterson; seven grandchildren, Dustyn Batten (husband Scott Singletary), Texas City, TX, Deanna Peacock (husband Storm), Blackshear, Brinalee Pippin, Patterson, Blake Mikell, Alma, Zac Mikell, Alma, Denean Swords, Blackshear and Caleb Brewer (wife Pam), Blackshear, 14 great grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Frances Simmons, Blackshear, Christine and A.C. “Scotty” Scott, Clanton, AL and Richard and Pat King and Edward and Teresa King, all of Patterson and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, October 2, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, from the chapel of Hart Funeral Home.
A private burial will take place at Blackshear City Cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
