Barry was a graduate of Highland High School Class of 1968. He retired from ArcelorMittal after 38 years of service. From 1975 to 2015, he was a firefighter for Lake Hills Fire Department and served as Chief for 10 years. He also worked for Holland Asphalt and Sutton Asphalt.
Barry enjoyed music, singing Karaoke, and camping with his grand children.
Barry was preceded in death by his mother Ruby (Jewell) Fox and wife Peggie Stratton.
Barry is survived by his father Leland (June) Stratton; son John (Jennifer) Stratton; brother Randy (Stephanie) Fox and sister-in-law Pat Ard; two granddaughters Christina (Billy) Escue, Jessica (Paul) Imbrone, one grandson Christopher (Olivia) Stratton, four great grandsons Brandon Evans, Cayden Escue, Bobby John Escue, Lincoln Imbrone; two great granddaughters Maci Piet, Delaney Imbrone, and a special friend Pamela "Pam" Swarens and a host of other relatives and friends. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.
A visitation for Barry will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 10:00 am to 12:45 pm. His Funeral service will be held at 12:45 pm at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 8178 Cline Avenue Crown Point, IN 46307. A Tribute from the Fire Department will be from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
Barry will be laid to rest at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Stratton family.