Mr. John Larry Barbee age 76, of Murfreesboro, TN, died Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born on September 22, 1946 in McMinnville, TN, was a retired appraiser and property assessor for Rutherford County, a graduate of Tennessee Technological University with a degree in Engineering, a former owner of his own real estate appraisal business, and sold real estate for Summar-Lane Realty. John loved fishing, camping, and his grandchildren most of all. He was a member of the Highland Masonic Lodge #214 and enjoyed playing piano and guitar.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years Sandra Ferrell Barbee, son and daughter-in-law Brad and Haley Barbee, and grandchildren Lila Vivian Barbee and John David Barbee. Mr. Barbee was preceded in death by his parents John and Josie Jewel Neal Barbee.

Funeral services were conducted December 01, 2022, in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Paul Dunlap officiated. Interment followed at Mt. View Cemetery. Masonic services were conducted at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 931-473-6606.