Billy "Bill" Barber

Billy “Bill” Wayne Barber, 85, died on October 27, 2026. He was born on February 13, 1941, to the late Andrew Bryant and Mary Annie Elizabeth Riddle Barber in Stamping Ground, Kentucky.

Billy grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, where he started working delivering newspapers throughout the city. Billy worked as a mechanic. He also enjoyed fishing in Okeechobee, Florida any chance he could get.

Billy is survived by his son, Billy (Susan) Barber Jr., his daughters, Tammy Moore, Stephanie Barber, Cindy (Dick) Gabriel, Twania Snow, and Pam (Scott) Blevins. Billy was a grandfather to Timmie, Jannah, Megan, Alexandra, Maddison, Courtney, Johnny, Ethan, Jay, Chelsea, Skylar, and Melanie. Billy was also a great-grandfather to Reed, Maggie, Holiday, Ismael, Kiran, Rhoman, Hagen, Heidi, Violet, Lilah, Carson, Xander, and Theodora. He is also survived by his good friends, and ex-wives, Maxine and Yvonne, as well as his beloved dog, Paisley.

A visitation will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2026 at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City. Pallbearers will be Jay Whitis, Ethan Whitis, Timmie Winchester, Johnny Adkins, Ethan Key, and Cameron Montgomery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Thompson, Larry Thompson, and John Carrier. Rev. Jr. Tarte will be officiating. A burial will follow the funeral service at Danville Memorial Gardens.