It is with great sadness that the family of Louis Berkley Barber Sr. announce his passing on January 4, 2023, at the age of 86. Louis retired after 35 years as the Chief Chemist at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with the City of Richmond's Department of Public Utilities. He was preceded in death by his father, Ira Barber; mother, Lillian Barber Price; and stepfather, Wilburt Price. Louis is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gloria; son, Louis Jr. (Tikeyna); daughter, Shelby Latney (Goggin); four grandchildren, Teal Barber, Brazil Barber, Nyah Latney and Dylan Latney; and Treasure, the four-legged family member. In addition, Louis was blessed to have the friendship of many throughout his career and personal life. Professional services entrusted to Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where the family will receive friends Friday, January 13, 2023, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. The service will be available online at www.manningfh.com. Interment will be private. The family extends appreciation and thanks for the expressions and comfort of friends extended to them on their profound loss, including the staff at DaVita Glenside and the many physicians and medical staff at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Hospital and the Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care Specialists. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Louis' memory to American Kidney Fund, www.kidneyfund.org, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, Md. 20852.

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