Honoring Gregory Lloyd Barber's Legacy

Gregory Lloyd Barber, 68, of Twentynine Palms, CA, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2025.

Greg was born on November 21st, 1956, in Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of Twentynine Palms and graduated from Twentynine Palms High School. While there, he played many sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and track and field.

Greg joined the US Coast Guard in 1977 and retired as a Telephone Technician Petty Officer First Class in 1997 after 20 years of service. During his time in the Coast Guard, Greg sailed the world to include Antarctica, Europe, Asia, and Alaska. These journeys earned him his Golden Shellback, Domaine of the Golden Dragon, Domain of the Antarctic, and Imperivm Neptvni Regis certificates, which he proudly displayed. Greg also obtained multiple awards and medals to include three Good Conduct Awards, Commandant’s Letter of Commendation Ribbon, and the Coast Guard Achievement Medal with two gold stars.

After the Coast Guard, Greg returned to Twentynine Palms, where he began work for the school district. Greg became a permanent presence at the High School, first as the Attendance Clerk, then later as the Administrative Assistant. Greg retired from the Morongo Unified School District in June of 2023.

Greg was known as a practical joker, sparing no one. He had an infectious smile, a cheerful demeanor, and was supportive to all those around him. He loved his Green Bay Packers and New York Yankees, and he regularly wore his team’s logos and colors with pride.

Greg is survived by his sons, Andy and Jeff; his brothers, Ed and Scott; his sister, Gayle; and his father, Harold. He leaves behind 5 grandchildren, ages 16 to 3 years old.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, July 12th, 2025 at 10:30am at First Baptist Church located at 6414 Split Rock Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277.