The officers and members of the Jacksonville Retired Firefighter Association are saddened to report that

Active duty JFRD Rescue Captain Tom Barber (R25) passed away Monday June14, 2021.

A time of viewing will take place 17:00 - 20:00 Monday June 21, 2021

Firefighter Union Hall
618 Stockton St.
Jacksonville, FL 32204

A funeral service will be held 11:00 Tuesday June 22, 2021

Christian Fellowship Temple
251 W. Ohio Ave.
Macclenny, FL 32063

Immediately after the service, Interment will be at the

Jacksonville National Cemetery
4083 Lannie Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32218

Funeral Home Obituary

Captain Thomas M. Barber, PMD with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, age 51, of Macclenny, Florida, died in the line of duty on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital in Macclenny. He was born on April 3, 1970, in Jacksonville, Florida, and grew up in Baker County.
Captain Barber joined the United States Navy in 1988, right out of high school. He proudly served in the Gulf War and was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1992. His career path started with the Florida Department of Corrections, then to volunteer firefighter with the Baker County Fire and Rescue, and ultimately to his certifications for Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, and EMT. His first job was with the Cecil Field Navy Base Fire Station, then to NAS Jax Fire Station before joining the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, which he served faithfully for the last 21 years.
Tommy was a member of IAFF Local Union 122. He was a Christian man who dedicated his life to serving others. Tommy was a wonderful protector and provider for his family. He was a hero to many and a friend to all. He was known for his generosity, selflessness, giving heart, compassion, loyalty, courage, and most of all, his unforgettable smile. Tommy loved to hunt, fish, cook, brew his own beer, and was a huge gun enthusiast.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 22 years, Malissa G. Elixson-Barber of Macclenny; beloved children, Garrett Tyler Elixson, Caroline Grace Barber, and Olivia Katherine Barber, all of Macclenny; loving parents, Cherry Ellen (Davis) and Charles Edward Barber Jr. of Macclenny; brother, Samuel Edward Barber of San Francisco, California; sisters, Sarah Elizabeth Good (Christopher) of Fleming Island and Lory Denney (Michael) of Interlachen; niece and nephews, Charlie, Nicholas, and Natalie; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cherished cousins, other family members, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 2021, at the JFRD Union Hall located at 618 Stockton Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Christian Fellowship Temple, 251 W. Ohio Avenue, Macclenny, Florida 32063. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Jacksonville National Cemetery with full Fire Department Honors.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32068