Racine – Mr. Horace Wade Barry, 52, passed away at the Clement J. Zablocki V.A. Medical Center in Milwaukee on Monday, February 9, 2009. Horace was born on June 19, 1956 the son of John W. and Lillie B (Driver) Barry, graduated from J. I. Case High School in Racine, Wisconsin. He served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy which he served for years. Horace was an entrepreneur and was self employed. Horace was a former member of Mid-Town Church of Christ. Horace enjoyed working on houses, playing basketball, bike riding and spending time with his children, family and friends. He leaves to cherish his 2 sons Corneilus Bridges and Horatio Barry, 1 daughter Temika Barry of Racine, his parents John and Lillie Barry of Racine. He also leaves to cherish 4 brothers Ottis Barry, Darryl Barry, Cornell Barry, and Orlando Barry all of Racine, 4 sisters Eunice D Redmond of Lakeland Florida, Bernadette Barry, Cynthia (Clifton) Barker, Vivian Barry-Matsen of Racine. Horace also leaves behind to cherish five grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends. Special friend “Rose” He is preceded in death by his brother Greggory A. Barry, a nephew Marcel L Barry, and his grandparents John W. Sr and Katie B. Barry of Oxford, Miss and Thomas E. Jr and Estella Driver from Lafayette Miss. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Friday, February 13, 2009 at 10:30 am. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Southern WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Viewing will begin in the funeral home on Friday at 9:30 am.
Mrs Smith says
To My Aunt Bee, We know God’s Will and Way. You have our deepest
Sympathies. In time We will all meet again. It is God’s Way or No Way. Stay Blessed. Love You All My Family/To Your’s Smith’s & Doris Driver
Jackson family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Barry family. We hope you will find comfort in Jesus’ words at John 11:25, “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” May God’s peace strengthen you at this time.
Edith Thompson says
As always you are in my thoughts and prayers. It’s hard getting my mind around him getting sick and is no longer around to bump into every now and again. I keep remembering when we were kids growing up and promising that we are going to be different and stay close. Where did the time go. I thought we had more time. Missing you already.
Your Cuz, Eyddie
Connie Cobb Madsen says
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Horace. As long as I have known him he always greeted me with that award winning smile and I will miss that. I offer you my sympathy and will pray for your strength during your time of loss. May God bless you all.
Geri (Standiford) Mainland says
My sincerest sympathy go out to Horace’s family. I was a classmate of Horace and his sister, Eunice, graduating in 1975 with them. I genuinely hope he was not suffering physically for a long time. May God pour out His comfort on all his family, now and into the future.
With deepest sympathy,
Mrs. Geri (Standiford) Mainland
Gracie Witherspoon says
The block just won’t be the same without Horace’s daily quips, amusements, and words of experiences he has passed on to us on the ‘stoop’. He will surely be missed by all of us on College Avenue. My heartfelt condolences to the surviving family.
Kendra branch says
NELL, I’AM KEEPING U AND YOUR FAMILY N MY DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Tasha Williams says
To the Barry family,
I have known Horace practically all my life, I am truly saddened by this news, although I knew the last time I saw him would be the last time I saw him, it’s still hard to digest. He will be missed.
My condolences and deepest sympathies to the family at your time of sorrow. May the good times and pleasant memories bring you all comfort.
Karen Jacobs says
I met Horace only once, when my boyfriend (now husband) Ronnie Hicks brought me to Racine in 2007 and we stopped by to say hello to his parents. Horace came out the side door to greet us, beaming a great smile that I will always remember.
I wish Miss Lillie, Mr John and all of Horace’s brothers and sisters that I’ve never met but have heard about from Ronnie only the best, now and always.
Karen Jacobs
Floyd A. Gray aka Cooper says
horace was a good person may he rest in peace
Dr. Oren Allen says
To the Barry Family it with a heavy heart that I send this condolence. As you know for the teenage years that we always will remember Horace was a musician, sportsman that made those times most joyful. I pray that God strenghtens you and give you peace at this time.
Brenda Brantley says
My condolences to the entire Barry Family.