Perry J. Brown Funeral Home | Greensboro, NC

Obituary For Tony Bernard Barber

Mr. Tony Bernard Barber peacefully passed away on Friday, October 14,2022. Mr. Tony Bernard Barber, beloved brother, father, son and uncle peacefully transitioned from this earthly world on Friday, October 14, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving and supportive family. A service honoring his life will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Love and Faith Christian Fellowship 4344 Blackberry Rd. Greensboro, NC. Visitation begins at 11:30 am the service follows at 12 noon.

Tony was born on November 15, 1966, to James and Bessie Barber in Greensboro NC. Tony received his formal education in Guilford County school system. After high school Tony did many things. He worked at N.C.A&T State University for many years. Later in his life Tony worked as a self-employed landscaper. He had a real passion and pride for his work which he enjoyed very much until his body was unable to perform that type of strenuous activity. Tony had an ability to tinker around and could manage to fix almost anything. We loved referring to him as our family “handyman”.

In his leisure time he enjoyed hanging out with friends and family. He was a free thinker, and a very kindhearted man. Tony was a true treasure to all who came to know him and love him. As his health began to decline, Tony did not lose his sharp, brilliant mind. He continued playing chess, watching, and answering all the Jeopardy questions. His all-time favorite pastime was enjoying good food, he had a large appetite and loved to eat, especially his sister’s home cooked meals. At family gatherings he loved eating his favorite foods, creating a lot of laughter, picture-taking, and pure enjoyment. Tony was always thankful for having such a loving and supportive family. He could tell childhood stories and remember details that no one else could. Tony was full of love and joy. He was also very proud of his two daughters, Shannon and Tanisha.

A Dear One has gone from us, There is a vacant chair. But God who has bereaved us, Will place his Angel there. To help us bear our sorrow, our anguish, grief, and pain, For on that great tomorrow, We will meet again. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bessie Barber, his sister, Carolyn Barber, and the love of his life and mother of his children, Carolyn Woodson.

He leaves to cherish his life two daughters, Shannon and Tanisha Woodson, his devoted sisters, Gloria Cobb (Tony), Angela Gooding (Milton), Leslie Jenkins (Dennis), one brother Willie Barber, his loving nephew, Timothy Barber (Debbie). One niece, Melissa Jenkins, four nephews Brandon Williamson, Dennis Jenkins Jr., Rachon Chambers and Joshua Gooding and a host of cousins, and friends and other extended family.

Guest Book

Tony was a true friend, I will surely miss him. Rest in Peace my dear friend. Rhonda

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To the Barber family, Please accept my sincerest condolences. You all are such beautiful and close family. Tony will be missed, but he is now with Ms. Bessie, Carolyn B. and his wife, Carolyn. RIP my friend!

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Tony B. I am definitely going to miss you! You were such a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day! I love you always, RIP my love. C. Cole

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Angela, Our condolences to you and your family in the loss of your brother. You and your family are in our prayers. Leonard and Kim miller

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Sending my condolences to the family of Tony Barber..Although I did not know him on a personal level, I can say that whenever I saw him, he was always kind and kept a warm smile on his face. May God be pleased to receive him, into the Kingdom of Heaven. RIP my brother. ✌❤🙏 to your family and close friends..

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My condolences to the family. Many prayers as well.

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Too the family you have my deepest condolences, and Tony was a very good friend of mine loved him like a brother.Thomas Womack

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Tony was one of the most wonderful people I've ever met in my entire life he really left an impression on me the time that we spent together I will greatly miss him dearly he was more than just my best friend he was a companion and had a heart of gold he would give you the shirt off his back to complete stranger if you needed it it was much love and really missed may he rest in peace in heaven until we meet again

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Tony was an honest and good person who will be truly missed by those lucky enough to know him

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Sorry for your loss. Tony will always be with us. God knows best. Luv y'all. Ackie & Family💕

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I would like to say that we all had losted a very true and dear person that we all loved dearly I will miss you my brother my friend RIP lil bro Miss Nathaline Johnson

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It's so hard to accept that you are truly gone I had so much love for this man n sat n had to watch him struggle thru his pain n then I couldn't call or visit I just wanted our last moments to be precious but at the end of it all me and MONEY knew what had I love u so much no more pain no more rain I love u money n I will see u in heaven Tony Bernard Barber

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This is so unbelievably. Tony was a such a great guy. Im so sorry for your loss, Tony will be missed by all who knew him. G. Jones

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Praying for you and your family Sister Gooding. Much love to you all. Rest in peace.🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️Johnny& Barbara Williams.

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I met Tony by My dear friend Carolyn Woodson at NC A&T in the cafeteria on campus. He was always polite, quiet and nice to me. I have know Tony for more than 30+ years. He love his family, his daughters Shannon and Tanisha. He was very helpful and always smiling. I will miss him and now he will be with Carolyn, watching over their young ladies. Rest Tony Barber! My condolences to your siblings 🙏💔😢 and daughters. You are all in my prayers. Angela Steward

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Awww... I'm so sorry. He was always such a nice person. It's hard losing a sibling. Praying for you guys. Stephanie Witherspoon Green

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So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, will continue to keep you in prayer, my condolences to you and your family. Patricia Crawford

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My sincere prayers and condolences to you and your family Pastor Gooding

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OMG!! I'm so sorry. My deepest condolences to you and the family. Darlene Barnes

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Lord, I pray for your family during this sorrowful time. Dale Washington

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So sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I pray for God's peace to surround and keep you and yours during this time. Yolanda Hunt

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My prayers and condolences to you and your family Angela 🥰 Karen Moore Johnson

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My condolences to you and your family praying that GOD with strength and keep you all during this time of loss Priscilla Wimbush Jessup

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So sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers. Walter Johnson

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My condolences to you and family. Jerry Wrenn

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I am so sorry for your loss. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Angela H.Frye

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Our condolences and prayers to you and the family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Linda Hairston

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Angela"You have my sincere sympathy. May God give you and your family strength and comfort. God is Able!❤️🙏🏽🌹 Deb Frazier

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So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you & your family. 🙏🏽 Tami Hailey

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Angela, May God comfort and mend your heart ❤ Tanya Evans

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Love you guys sorry for your loss he was like a brother to me when we was growing up I love you guys and God bless you I will talk to you soon Angie ♥️Robbin Rankin

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This breaks my heart because, you and I was friends as kids and I was close with your family. I couldn't do nothing but cry, he was such a great person and I actually loved him as a friend from life time, Aggie, I am so deeply sorry to hear that Tony has passed...my condolences to you and your family, may God bless you all in this time. Still love you all ❤️ D. Colson

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Sis Angela& Milton and family.I am so sorry Tony was such a wonderful person.We are sending our prayers.

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My sincere condolences to the family. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that God will comfort you . 🙏🙏 Brenda Keith

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My sincere condolences to the family. May God give you strength and comfort you. 🙏🙏

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Angela, Earl and I are praying for you and your family. Gloria Spinks

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Our sincere prayers and condolences to you and your family. Ronald & Gwendolyn Gooding

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Sending love and our condolences to Shannon and Tanisha asking God to continue to keep his loving arms around you two! LaWanda Graham and family

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Shannon and Tanisha I want to send my condolences as well as prayers for two we love you always 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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My sincere condolences and prayers go out to my sis Gloria, Angela, Leslie, Willie and the entire family. Tony will truly be missed, his kind spirit and loving heart. Praying for peace and comfort. Love you all. ~Terri Akins

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Angela, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Angela

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Sincerest condolences to Angela and the family. We continue to pray your strength in the Lord as you go through this time of sorrow.

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To the beautiful Barber family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Tony will be missed. I will keep you all in my prayers. Love Roy Jr.

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My sincerest condolences and Prayers are with Angela Gooding and the Barber family. Sincerely, Karen Williams Matier 🙏🏽

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Gooding. Family send our condolences to the Barberfamily

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My family and I send our condolences to you and family Barbara Robinson

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To Sis. Angela Gooding. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences are being sent to you and your family on the passing of your brother Tony. God bless you all. THE MURRAY'S Love and Faith Christian Fellowship Church, Greensboro NC

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My sincere condolences to the Barber family. I am so sorry for your loss. We are praying for the family, especially Angela Gooding.

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Coming to Greensboro every summer to spend my summer break with him and my other cousins is the thing I remember most about my cousin. He would instruct us in the ways of the country kid, and we would instruct him in the ways of the city boy. I still find it difficult to comprehend how he managed to walk barefoot on scorching gravel rocks. Because of him, I became a big wrestling fan. I can still remember his love for Rick Flare, Tony Atlas, Wahoo McDaniels, and a host of other great wrestlers. You will be missed, cuz. Ivan

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I'm gonna miss seeing him, he helped me out of some serious situations. I considered him a true friend. RIP my friend!

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Tony was one of the kindest people I knew. I will miss seeing and hearing his voice. I'm grateful I got to know him. Rita

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Tony you will be truly missed.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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