Dean G Barber, 78, passed away at home on Dec 22nd, after a brief illness. Dean is survived by his wife of 28 years, Carol, and son Daniel of Orlando; stepson Forrest Cunningham (Becky), currently stationed in Tunisia; sister Diane Scoff (John) of Lake Lure, NC, brother Ray Barber (Beckie) of Sylva, NC; granddaughter Leah, and members of the Bobel, Barber, and Farris families. Dean is pre-deceased by his parents, Harold and Marjorie Barber, and sister Mary Jane Barber.
Dean served 34 years as a Biologist with the State of Florida, and 40 years with the US Navy. Dean was an Eagle Scout, avid SCUBA diver, world traveler, bicyclist, gardener, and life-long learner. He will be missed.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on January 6, 2023, at Newcomer’s Funeral Home, 3806 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park, with a small reception immediately following.