Captain Richard A. Barber (USAF, Ret.) left this world to be with his sweet Bobbi the evening of January 21, 2026. He passed away in his home, with family at his side. He was 81 years old.
Richard joins his beautiful wife, Barbara (Bobbi), and his sons, Richard (Ricky) and Shawn, in eternal paradise.
He is survived by his sister, Madeline (Maggie); his children: Shandarin, Monica, Amber, David, and their spouses; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Richard was deeply loved and will be forever missed.
Rest easy, soldier. All the work is done. Someday, we will see you again.
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Capt Barber’s service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or raobuckley@gmail.com. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO