Obituary: Garvin Kleber

Garvin Kleber, age 96, passed away on July 19, 2026.

While growing up in Miami, Fla., Garvin attended Miami High School, and the University of Miami under a band scholarship and played with The U of M “Band of the Hour.” He met and married Barbara (Levy) of Coral Gables and this past August celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary.

Following college, Garvin enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and played with The Air Force Band in Washington, D.C.

Garvin was a member of Ahavath Achim Synagogue.

After 50 years, he returned to music, and as a principal clarinetist joined The Atlanta Musician’s Orchestra as well as The New Horizons Band of Atlanta and The Clarinet Quartet.

Garvin was a caring and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. All who knew him will remember his kindness, good humor and strong family values.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Barbara, three sons, Steven (Jamie) Scott (Nancy Habif) and David (Dori), as well as his nine grandchildren, Shaun, Troy (Sarah Jane) Brandon, Chase, Selena, Morgan, Shane, Nathan, and Naomi as well as a great-grandson, Leo.

A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, at Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999