Dear Sheila, I am absolutely heartbroken to learn of Barry's passing. He was in my dream last night, which prompted me to look him up today. I worked for Barry when he was at FedEx in Buffalo Grove, IL. I started in July, 1990, a few months after he arrived. We knew each other through a mutual friend, but I got to know him well as I worked with him and I cherished the friendship we built. He even lived with my husband and me for a short time while he transitioned  from one home to another. It was a special time, as he was such a kindhearted, jovial person with a sensational sense of humor. It has always been a deep regret that we lost touch several years ago.I know that he married Wanda, who herself was a very kind and jovial person. He spoke of you many times, so I know how important you were to him. I can't imagine the loss you felt and are still feeling. If you want to reach out with questions about that time of his life, please do. One of the fondest memories I have is also a very emotional one. I was working at FedEx with Barry, when I received the call that my grandmother passed away. I stepped into his office & through fits of tears, told him I had to leave. He hugged me and talked with me until I could breath again, then insisted he drive me to my mother's house, where my grandmother lived. He pulled up in his shiny new Mazda RX7 and as soon as my seatbelt was buckled, we were racing down Lake Cook Rd (a very busy street!). He put his lights on & weaved through traffic -even oncoming lanes- like we were in Pole Position. At one point, he nearly lost his drivers' side mirror in a scrape with an oncoming car. He told me in Texas, people were to yield to a car in emergency - and definitely considered this an emergency. I tried to tell him that she had already died, so there really was no rush (while silently praying we wouldn't die ourselves), but he was determined. Barry was one in a million and I am so much the better for knowing him. My deepest condolences

To Barry's sister... we are so sad!!!    We loved Barry and Bill, my husband would love to hear from you as he considered Barry his very good friend for years! 

We are so missing him and if you could contact us, please let us know as we can share our contact information as we talked to him as much as he would let us :)>

Mary  & Bill Pennington


Barry was just a neat and interesting fellow.  I had the privilege and pleasure of gaining his knowledgeable help several years ago when I was trying to make a decision on a used SAAB station wagon that I located out of town.  I enjoyed seeing his affable and engaging presence later at the dealership on Covington Pike.  He was a good conversationalist and a kind man.  I’m so glad to know too that he was a Christian.  May God bless him and those who miss him.

Shelia and family,
I just heard of Barry's passing and wanted to say how sorry I am for y'all's loss.  Barry was a good friend and I hate that we lost contact over the years.  I will always have great memories of him.
Wayne Turpin

Barry, my baby brother, was always special. He was so adorable, so mischievous, had those beautiful laughing eyes, and could do great imitations. He “performed” Elvis songs and told funny stories to make my mother laugh-even during her last days on earth. He was her favorite, though she would never admit it.  Barry always wanted the best tennis racket, the fanciest car, the best food...  He loved and was proud of his work - especially at FedEx (multiple locations) and  Saab of Memphis. He  loved people he worked with.  I have recently found out, very happily, that he had dear, long-term friends that are as shocked and saddened as my brother Billy and I are, that he has left this earth too soon.  He believed and worked toward accomplishing anything he set his heart and mind to; a trait and characteristic instilled in us by our father.  He also inherited the “Lanier” stubbornness, which could make family and friends alike crazy at times, but he had a way of making one give in or give up, and love him just the same. I will remember the fun times with my “baby” brother and miss him, but I am very happy that he professed faith in Jesus Christ.  He is no longer suffering or disabled; a state that frustrated him, but didn’t cause him to whine or complain about. He gave credit to his incredible neighbors and angels, Libby and David, and I personally must specifically thank his friend, James for being with Barry to notify me of his passing, and to Joy, for providentially caring so much about him that she sought him out and gave him the phone charger the night before he passed, which making notification of his death possible.  Thank all of you who knew and loved Barry- thank you for enhancing his life, his joy, his success with your friendships and relationships.  Please feel free to add your own special memories. I will appreciate hearing your stories of Barry through your eyes.  Sincerely, Shelia

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Barry Wade Lanier

21 diciembre, 1956 – 19 diciembre, 2019

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