James Watt Barber, 88, of Plant City/Auburndale, died Oct. 18, 2013.
Born March 17, 1925, in Georgia, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie Barber. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel.
He served from 1943 to 1946, in the U.S. Navy and loved fishing and walking.
Survivors include a son, Michael Barber; daughters, Shirley Hammock, Connie Hamilton, Donna (Nolan) Johnson and Pam (Tom) Gearen; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great -grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Oct. 24, at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, Plant City.
Online condolences may be made to the family at haughtfuneralhome.com.