Danny Joe Barber

Danny Joe Barber, age 73, passed away June 26, 2026 at Grand Strand Medical Center.

Danny was born December 8, 1952 in Davenport, Iowa a son of the late Lawrence and Martha Wood Barber. In addition to his parents, Danny is predeceased by a sister: Linda Barber.  Danny worked many jobs throughout his life, he was a foundry worker at Sivyer Steel Castings in Bettendorf, Iowa, worked for Hengl Oil and Roads, for a maintenance and cleaning business and finally at the Hotspot Casino in Surfside Beach, SC. 

Danny had a love for racing and drove a dragster which then led him to start racing go-karts with his sons, Jason and Daniel and grandsons, Jason, Jr. and Lucas and started Barber Racing 111, and his legend will live on through his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Danny is survived by his children: Jason Barber, Daniel Barber, and Sara Childress; grandchildren: Jason Barber, Jr., Lucas Barber, Katie Cyganiewicz, and Kayla Cyganiewicz; great-grandchildren: Jason Barber, III and Lillian Cauble; siblings: Larry Barber and Donna Barber.

Services will be private.

An online guest book is available at www.myrtlebeachfuneralhome.com

Myrtle Beach Funeral Home, (843.293.4505), 4505 Hwy 17 Bypass South, Myrtle Beach SC 29577 is assisting the Barber family with arrangements.

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