David Lee Barwick, Sr.

David Lee Barwick Sr., 71, of Meigs, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, at the Archbold Inpatient Hospice Unit in Thomasville, Georgia, with his family by his side following a battle with cancer.

David was born on March 12, 1955, in Moultrie, Georgia. A hardworking man throughout his life, David began his career as a truck driver, working for Mercer Trucking and Pelham Phosphate. He later became co-owner of Barwick Brothers Farm with his two brothers, where he spent 19 years as a chicken and hay farmer before retiring.

Farming was more than work to David—it was a way of life that he truly loved. He took great pride in his farm, his land, and everything he worked so hard to build and maintain through the years. Retirement never meant slowing down. David loved being outdoors, especially when he could climb onto his Kubota and spend the day working. Whether he was cutting hay, tending to cows, growing produce, or simply taking care of the land, he was in his element. There was a special satisfaction for David in looking across his farm and seeing the results of an honest day’s work.

David was a Christian and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. His faith provides comfort to his family in knowing that his earthly work is finished and that he is now at rest in the presence of his Lord and Savior.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Presley Barwick; his father, William M. Barwick; his sister, Carole Barwick Holton; uncle, Chuck Presley; and nephew, Alvin Holton Jr.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Jenny Hancock Barwick; his daughter, Melissa Barwick Edwards (Jody); his son, David “Lee” Barwick Jr. (Danielle); his grandchildren, Bobby Edwards (Cheyenne), Chase Edwards (Kristen), Kaylee Barwick (Dylan), Maycee Barwick (Jermanee), Trent Edwards (Carlie), Addyson Barwick, Rylee Edwards, Landen Barwick, and Kinsley Barwick; his great-grandchildren, Keagan Lane Edwards, Ridley Kate Edwards, Ada Danielle Edwards, Grayson Lee Barlow, and Jermanee James Woods, with one more great-grandchild on the way; his siblings, Gloria Snipes, William “Bill” Barwick, Danny Barwick (Jane), and Vivian Clements (Gary); and numerous special nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind many extended family members and friends who loved him dearly.

To those who loved him, David answered to many names—“Papa,” ”Uncle D,” and “Uncle Hootie.” Each name represented a different relationship and a special place he held in someone’s heart. He was a devoted husband and father, a proud Papa, a beloved uncle, a hardworking provider, and a man who found happiness in his family, his farm, and the simple things in life. David’s family will forever remember their Gentle Giant—the one they could depend on, the one who could always make them laugh.

His family will miss his laughter, his familiar ways, his stories, and the comfort of simply knowing he was there. They will miss the ordinary, everyday moments that now mean more than ever. While his absence leaves an empty place that cannot be filled, the life he built, the lessons he taught, the laughter he shared, and the love he gave will continue through the family he leaves behind.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home. Funeral services honoring David’s life will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, with his nephew, Vernon Jackson, officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Baptist Church.