John C. Barry

John C. Barry, 69, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2007 at his residence. John was a former employee of the Gallipolis Developmental Center, a U.S. Navy Veteran, and a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was born on May 15, 1938 in Gallia County to the late Carl C. and Mildred Leasure Barry. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Ross Barry whom he married on April 22, 1961 in Mt. Airy, NC; a daughter Anita Jo Steven Buck of Chauncey, Ohio; a grandson Zachary Buck; a sister Joann Floyd Johnson of Bidwell; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Richard and Jeannie Ross of Bidwell, Sharon and Bill Cummons of Hilliard, and Billy Gene Judy Ross of Delaware, Ohio; a special aunt Doris Montgomery of Gallipolis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Lawrence Barry and a sister Marilene Valentine. Services will be 1 pm Friday, July 20, 2007 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Lusher officiating. Burial will follow in the Swan Creek Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday, July 19, 2007 from 6-8 pm at Willis Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Richard Ross, Barry Johnson, David Cummons, Rick Sydenstricker, Don Kingery and Eddie VanMatre. There will be full military honors at the cemetery by volunteers of area veteran lodges. Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Cemetery: 2007-07-20 Swan Creek Cemetery Gallia County OH US Visitation: 2007-07-19 18:00:00-20:00:00 Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Service: 2007-07-20 13:00:00 Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US