Jerry Van Barber

1976

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Jerry Van Barber served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 11 months. Jerry served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Motor vehicle

What Happened

Deputy Jerry Barber was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting a Jacksonville police officer during a traffic stop on Johnson Boulevard. Deputy Barber was struck as he returned to his patrol car. He was transported to Onslow Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The suspect was arrested at the scene and charged with DWI and vehicular manslaughter. Deputy Barber had been with the agency for a total of four years and had previously served with the United States Air Force.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, parents, and six siblings.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Air Force

1968 – 1972

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Onslow County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Sheriff

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 23W · Line 13 cut as JERRY VAN BARBER

In Our Keeping

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