George Raymond Barber Sr., 89, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. George was born in Shrewbury, Vermont. He was a resident of Yorktown.
He was a graduate of Warwick High School, North Carolina State University and University of Virginia. He was employed from 1947 to 1997 as a nuclear engineer at the Newport News Shipyard.
George was an avid bridge player.
George was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Edith Barber; and sister, Terry Hood.
He is survived by his son, George R. Barber Jr. of Newport News; three daughters, Robin Barber of Yorktown, Susan Barber of Yorktown and Lisa Barber of Alexandria; granddaughter, Rachel Barber; great-granddaughter, Talia; and sister, Margie Bingham of Alabama.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, at Amory Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 6, in Peninsula Memorial Park.
