Gerald James Barry

Gerald J. Barry, 92, entered into rest on Saturday, June 13, 2009.

Mr. Barry was born on June 16, 1916 in Screven County, Georgia. He was a World War II veteran who served with pride and honor in the United States Navy and whose heroism was recognized in the award of a Purple Heart. He retired from Chevron Oil Company as Superintendent of Construction for the Southeastern Region. A devoted husband and father, he was also a member and past president of the Homing Pigeon Club and an avid golfer. He was predeceased by his wife of fifty-six years, Frances Barry Wilson, and parents, Perciful Marion Barry and Argene Duncan Barry.

He will forever live in the hearts of his son, Dr. Donald Barry, Ithaca, New York; daughter, Susan Dettweiler (David), Warner Robins; and grandsons, Benjamin and Luke Dettweiler.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Milner Baptist Church Cemetery, Milner, Georgia. Memorial donations may be made to the Atlanta Humane Society, 981 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta GA 30318 or www.atlantahumane.org


Funeral Home:
McCullough Funeral Home
417 S. Houston Lake Rd.
Warner Robins, GA
US 31088