Brian Baber

Gaffney, SC - - Brian Richard Baber, 59, of 312 Ellis Ferry Road, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, he was the son of Richard Roy Baber of Gaffney and the late Karen Peterson Baber.  He was employed in construction and of the Catholic faith.  He loved his family, hunting and fishing.  He was an excellent mechanic, loved remodeling homes, and was a good hockey and baseball player.  He was a courageous person and a patriotic American.

In addition to his father, also surviving is a brother, Roy Baber of Asheboro, NC; a sister, Tracy Ann Haneline (Jerry) of Gaffney; a niece, Kayla Marie Haneline; a nephew, R. Alex Baber.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jacqueline Marie Baber.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the home of Richard Baber, 314 Ellis Ferry Road, Gaffney, South Carolina 29341.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC