September 12, 1952 – October 23, 2026
Mr. Ronald Barber, age 75, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, October 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Services for Mr. Barber will be held Friday, October 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., graveside, at Tallahassee National Cemetery, 5015 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32311, with full military honors.
Ronald Barber was born September 12, 1951, in Bainbridge, to Cecil Edward Barber, Sr. and Dorothy Jean Wimberly Barber. He grew up in Bainbridge and St. Augustine, Florida. Mr. Barber proudly served in the United States Army. He served honorably during the Vietnam War. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and numerous other awards and medals for his courageous service. After retiring from the service, he worked at Bainbridge State Hospital as a mental health technician. Ronald married Hyon Ju Yuk Barber on February 8, 1980, and they had wonderful 44 years together. He lost his dear wife on July 31, 2024. Ronald loved his Mountain Dews and going fishing. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was very close to his family, and he will be sorely missed and never forgotten.
Ronald Barber is survived by his daughters, Charlotte Rowe (Michael) of Muncie, Indiana, Gabriella Lugo (John) of Bainbridge, Julia Barber (Jennifer) of Ocilla, Georgia, and Patricia Barber of Bainbridge; grandchildren, Aaron Rowe (Elizabeth), Vincent Rowe (Alicia), Miranda Hawkins (Richard), Stevenson Crowell (Erin), Robert Umbach, Jr. (Mikayla), and Ashton Rogers; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, David Barber (Karen) and Sheila Haines (Chris); and three nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edward Barber, Jr.; and grandson, Christian Rowe.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Barber’s memory to K9s For Warriors, 114 Camp K9 Road, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081.
Online condolences may be sent at www.coxiveyfuneralhome.com. Cox-Ivey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
