ISAIAH BARBER
SHELBURNE
FOREVER 20
Isaiah Barber Shelburne, lovingly known as Sai, was a rainbow in a world often shrouded in gray. His light shone brightly, breaking through darkness with laughter, kindness, and an unwavering desire to make everyone around him smile. He carried joy in his heart and shared it freely with those fortunate enough to know him.He carried the colors of life within him: the brightness of his laughter, the warmth of his love, and the gentle calm that came from his unshakable hope. He wasn’t just a light in the darkness; he was the promise of better days, the reminder that even after the rain, beauty persists.
Sai’s rainbow wasn’t fleeting; it lingered in the way he brought joy to others. He painted his world with kindness, with moments of pure happiness that shimmered like sunlight through the clouds.
Isaiah’s love for life extended far and wide, from the proudest moments of graduating Barber College to the cherished times spent fishing by the ocean in Aruba. The waves that lapped at the shore mirrored his energy—peaceful yet full of movement and life. Fishing wasn’t just a pastime for Isaiah; it was a moment of connection to nature and the calm it brought to his vibrant soul.
His greatest joy, though, was his son Owen, his beautiful twin in both looks and spirit. Owen was the light of Isaiah’s life, a reflection of the love and hope he carried. As a father, Isaiah’s love was pure and endless, a gift to his son that will resonate forever.
“Isaiah was a rainbow! He was a light in the darkness and always wanted to see everyone smile!” his loved ones share. And that was Sai—someone who turned ordinary days into extraordinary ones with his warmth, humor, and boundless spirit.
He wasn’t afraid to shine. Even in moments when life felt heavy, Sai’s light refused to dim. He found joy in the simple things—a day fishing by the ocean, a laugh shared, the pride of holding his son Owen in his arms. He carried the spectrum of life’s emotions in his heart, and with every smile he gave, he added another color to the lives of those who loved him.
Isaiah was a rainbow not just because he brought beauty, but because he gave hope. His legacy will always be the reminder that even after the hardest storms, the world can still be painted in vibrant, unforgettable hues.
January 6, 2003 – September 3, 2023
Kilgore, Texas