Obituary

Jerry Wayne Barber

December 2, 1956 - March 8, 2025

Jerry Wayne Barber, a resident of Montpelier, passed away at home on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Jerry was born December 2, 1956 in Mt. Hermon, LA and was 68 years of age. 

He was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church. Jerry found the most joy in spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved life and enjoyed the outdoors where he found adventures in fishing, camping, and tubing. Jerry hosted the best crawfish boils for his family and friends, loved gardening and tending to his roosters. A unique experience for Jerry was the time he spent being a jockey and training horses. Serving his community, Jerry was a long time Fire Chief for The Village of Montpelier and retired from Daley Sand and Gravel. 

Jerry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Julie Marie Barber; son, Jason Barber and wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Alyssa Barber, Kody Barber, Madison Montecino, Noah Bel, and Jaycielyn Barber; and one great-grandchild, Wes Michael Wade Crow; one brother, Gary “Spooky” Barber; and three sisters, Elizabeth Barber Seal, Dedra Cutrer Hamby, and Norma F. Jordan. 

Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Chad Wade Barber; father, Wade Barber, father, Roger Cutrer; mother, Daisy Warner Cutrer; brothers, Russell and Rodney Barber; sister, Bernice Abadie; nephews, Cody A. Roberts, Kenden M. Seal, and Jarrett “Jay” Varnado. 

Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. 

McKneely Funeral Home, Amite in charge of arrangements.