About George W. Barber
Lived 1940 – 2026 (aged 85). George W. Barber was an American businessperson, business executive and philanthropist.
George Warren Barber Jr. (September 11, 1940 – February 15, 2026) was an American businessman, real estate developer and philanthropist from Alabama.
Early life Barber's father, George Warren Barber, founded Barber Dairies in the 1930s. It became the largest dairy company in Alabama. In 2012, artist Mark Cline, commissioned by Barber, designed and built the Bamahenge monument. It was installed at George's Barber Marina. In 1998, he sold the family business to Dean Foods. In 2003, he established Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
Motorcycle collection Barber started collecting motorcycles in the 1970s. He supported more than 90 organizations across Alabama and underwrote over 500 college scholarships in communities served by Barber Dairies. He served on the board of the Forever Wild Land Trust and founded the Birmingham chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association. Death Barber died on February 15, 2026 in Birmingham, aged 85, after a brief illness.
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Who was George W. Barber?
business person
When was George W. Barber born?
George W. Barber was born on 11 September 1940.
When did George W. Barber die?
George W. Barber died on 15 February 2026.
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George W. Barber was a businessperson, business executive and philanthropist.
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George W. Barber was American.
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