Jeffery Kent "Jeff" Barron

Jeffery K. Barron

DANVILLE, GA - Jeffery “Jeff” Kent Barron of Danville, Georgia, was born July 27, 1952, in Inglewood, California and was promoted to glory on March 5, 2025.

Jeff is survived by his wife of fifty years, Guindalen Barron; his children, Jeffery Barron (Jennifer) of Littleton, CO, Jonathan Barron (Clarissa) of Columbus, GA, and Katie Couch (Josh) of Little Rock, AR; his grandchildren, Kayleigh, Hannah, Henry, Isabell and Aidan; his siblings, Bill (Barbara), Marie, Joan (Ron) and Sam (Linda), all of California.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Louise Barron; and his sister, Alice Louise Barron.

Jeff and Guin were married September 14, 1974, and lived in California until moving to the Barron family farm near Irwinville, Georgia in early 1979. They moved to Danville, Georgia in 1985 where he built the house where they lived until his death.

He surrendered to the Lord’s call to preach on April 3, 1971, and attended California Missionary Baptist Institute (CMBI) in Bellflower, California. While Jeff had his beginnings in California, he was a pastor in Georgia since 1979. He had previously been pastor of Pinetta Baptist Church in Irwinville, Georgia, and Northside Missionary Baptist Church in Vienna, Georgia. At the time of his death, he was pastor of Edgewood Missionary Baptist Church in Danville, Georgia.

Jeff loved the Lord, his Word, and his people, and was committed to the care and feeding of the church the Lord had entrusted to him to protect through careful teaching of the scriptures. “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood” (Acts 20:28).

He worked in outside sales for apartment maintenance supply companies (AMSCO, Century, Hughes, Home Depot Supply, and HD Supply), but each was bought or acquired by the next, so he never really changed jobs. He was a well-respected and honored member of the apartment association communities of central Georgia in Columbus, Macon, Warner Robins, and surrounding areas. He loved his customers, and his customers loved him.

Jeff loved his family very much, and he was a husband, daddy, and grandpa to a family that loved him. Jeff and Guin raised their boys, Jeffery and Jonathan, and daughter, Katie, in the “nurture and admonition of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). On his 65th birthday, Jeff wrote these words to his kids, “Being your father has been an adventure! I accepted very quickly that I didn't have perfect children, but I loved you anyway! More than that, I liked you, I chose to trust your judgment, and I prayed you would embrace the wisdom that God grants. I have taught you all I could, and, while not always enough or correct, it was all I had. I only have two more pieces of wisdom: ‘Fear God, and keep his commandments,’ and try to love each other as I have loved you! If you were able to see each other through my eyes, you will stand in awe of the most remarkable people it has ever been your privilege to know. Along with Mom, You Are The Love of My Life!”

We are thankful for his faithful and dedicated service to the Lord and his love and care for his family.

Visitation will take place at Reece Funeral Home, at 15548 US-80, Jeffersonville, GA, on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 1:30-3:00, followed immediately by a funeral service. Interment will follow at the Dublin Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.

Visit reecefuneralhomeinc.com to express tributes.

Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville, GA has charge of arrangements.