John Lafayette Barber Jr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Lafayette Barber Jr. of Orleans, Michigan, born in Ionia, Michigan, who passed away on June 22, 2024, at the age of 53, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Lafayette Barber Jr. to show support.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though John may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his mother Shirley Barber Sr. (Brown); his son Zachary Barber; and his grandson Colton Barber (Beatrice Dean). He is survived by: his children, John Barber III of Orleans and Katilyn Barber (Tyler Ward) of Ionia; his grandchildren, Kinsley, Kaiser, Kylor, John IV, Bryant and Adalynn; his father John Barber Sr. of Ionia; and his sisters, Lorri Jerrils (LeRoy Sandborn) of Fenwick and Dia Graham (Kristen Harding) of Orleans.
