Turkey, 1968
Orchid, 1970
Peaches & Cream, 1999
Used in Art Class demonstration of what can be done in 10 minutes, 1972
Wiley Thomas "Snide" Chesser with grandchildren Dorothy & Wendell, 2002
Above Paintings in possession of Dorothy L. (Mobley) Barnes
Deer in Woods, 1966
Barber Boys on Cattle Roundup, 1999
Aunt Mollie's (Chesser-Crews) Green Tomatoes & Red Peppers, 2001
Magnolias, 2001
Above Paintings in possession of Carl W. Mobley
Patrick AFB Beach, 2004
Above Painting in possession of Diane Mobley Bottoms
Buck, Doe & Fawn, 1968
Above Painting in possession of John & Kathy Burnett
Chesser Island Homestead
Photo taken at Beaches Art Center in 1999 - owner unknown.
Raffled off at Beaches Art Center in 1999 - owner unknown.
Little St Marys River, 1999
Painting Fish In Foyer of Villa Barber, Self Portrait, 1995
Pineapple, Tangerines & Orchids, 1995
Sisters In White, 1997
Blue & White Porcelain, 1998
Corkscrew Swamp South Of Tampa, 1999
Gene & Frances In Old Barber Barn, 2002
My Pond, 2002
"The pond was dug almost 50 years ago and I've tried to keep it natural
looking. It's a haven for water foul and wading birds plus an assortment of
other creetures (yes that is the way the old time Florida and South Georgia
folks pronounced the word creatures). When the sun hits it in the morning
the colors are difficult to believe. I paint it often hoping to capture those
multicolors of sunup time."
Above paintings in possession of "Anonymous"
Macclenny Depot, 1976
Above painting in possession of Ruth Worthington"
Orchid 2002
provided by Fran Kirby 9/10/05
Crews Home near Baxter
Gene Barber presents painting won by Al Kyle in a fund raiser for the old Jail
posted 7 Jan 2006
Still Life 2003, Owned by Gary Kirkland Posted 13 Dec 2008
At Cow Camp
Barber Homestead
Git Along Little Doggies
Hog Tie him Joe
Links to articles on Gene Barber
Click on Arts & Entertainment then in search box on right type in Gene Barber
Baker County Mural
Barber in BCHS Hall of Fame
Several Articles on Gene
BARBER Mr. - William Eugene "Gene" Barber of Macclenny, FL, died Thursday,
April 21, 2005 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab of pancreatic cancer. He was
one month short of his 70th birthday. Mr. Barber was a wellknown and
wellrespected historian, writer, art teacher, artist and grower of orchids.
A native of Macclenny, he was a former officer of the Baker County
Historical Society and remembered for his leadership and creativity in
communitywide events like: the Baker County Centennial in 1961, the Glen St.
Mary Centennial in 1982 and the Macclenny Centennial in 1983. Mr. Barber
operated art schools in both Macclenny and at the Jacksonville Beaches, and
in the 1960's was an art instructor in the Baker County Schools. He also
organized and contributed his work to numerous art shows and benefits in
both Jacksonville and Baker County. He was a former President of the
Jacksonville Orchid Society and lectured, coordinated flower shows and the
educational programs for the membership. The son of the late William M.
"Dub" and the Pearle Chesser Barber, he attended Baker County public schools
and served in the Army before enrolling in the University of Florida and
graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Design. Mr. Barber is survived by
Uncle and Aunt Joe and Evelyn Barber and Aunt Elene Barber, all of
Macclenny, FL, and numerous cousins. He also leaves behind countless
friends, former art students and admirers of his lifelong passion for art
and history. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at
11:00 a.m. in the Ferreira Chapel, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL
32063, with Pastor Eddie Griffis of Raiford Road Church officiating. The
Barber family is under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL
SERVICES (904) 2595700. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to
Community Hospice of Northeast Florida 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL
32257. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
"The Japanese have a commendable procedure by which they name very outstanding artists, poets, gardeners, and so on,
�Living National Treasures.� Certainly Gene Barber qualified as one of our Living National Treasures. He knew more about the
history of southeastern US than anyone I have encountered. Not only did he have the information, he conveyed it in the most
interesting and unassuming manner. He was a great story teller, with a terrific sense of humor. I am sure everyone here today is
well aware of his great artistic talent in producing many works of art and also, most remarkably, having the ability to teach others
how to paint. Finally, he was a great orchid grower. No matter what your question about raising orchids, Gene always had an
answer, and a good answer at that. He had ingenious home remedies for orchid maladies. He knew what conditions orchids
needed to prosper and flower well, usually without the aid of a greenhouse. He shared his experience and knowledge gladly with
all the members of the Jacksonville Orchid Society having served in various positions in the Society over many years,
starting long before my wife and I moved here 17 years ago".
Keith Hall, past president of the Jacksonville Orchid Society
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