On July 14, 2023, Larry M. Barber, known as “Butch” to friends, went home to be with his Eternal
Father. He passed peacefully at home with his beloved dog at his feet. He was 72 years old.

The son of Harold and Hazel Barber, he was a seventh generation Floridian and descendant
of the infamous Mose Barber.  Born in West Palm Beach and raised in Ft. Pierce, he graduated
from Dan McCarty High School in 1969. In 1971 he married his high school sweetheart, with
whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage this past March.

He attended Florida State University and during his 42-year career worked for Sears Roebuck,
the U.S. Air Force, Sonitrol of Tallahassee, co-owner/operator of Charles Chips/CC Snacks of
Tallahassee, Prudential Insurance Company, Florida Department of Financial Services, Mike
Vasilinda Productions, Inc., and retired from FSU Printing and Mailing Services in 2013.

He was a devout Christian and 50-year Golden member of First Baptist Church where he served
on the television ministry team. He also volunteered with FSU Film School productions and
graduation programs for several years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Patty Brogoto. He is survived by his wife,
Kathleen Shortt Barber; two daughters, Jacki Barber and Jennifer Barber Jones; son in-law Daniel
Jones; granddaughters, Morganna Barber and Tessa Jones; brothers in-law Jim Brogoto,
Dennis Shortt, Charles Shortt; nine nieces and nephews as well as many people for whom he
served as a father figure and friend.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11:00 AM on
Saturday, July 22, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Tallahassee (corner of College and Duval),
A guest book may be signed at the church. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested
donations in his name to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews at https://help.ifcj.org