Barry was born on December 7th, 1953 in Miamisburg, Ohio to Donald and Faye June Becker. He grew up in Centerville, OH until the age of 16 where he then moved to Columbus, OH. He was a graduate of Walnut Ridge High School where he was a very accomplished tennis player. After graduating from High School, Barry attended Ohio University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science.
Barry used his gifts to serve others as a store manager and retail buyer for Federated Department Store in Cincinnati, OH as well as a real estate agent in Jackson, MS. Barry never met a stranger and was never shy about his faith in Jesus Christ and sharing his testimony. He attended Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison, MS where he was actively involved in a men's bible study. He loved tennis and spent many afternoons playing with his tennis groups.
Barry was preceded in death by his father Donald Becker and stepfather Willard McElwee. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Faye June, his brother, Gary (Sande), his two children Cody Becker (Simmons) and Lauren Barnes (Kyle). He is also survived by three precious grandchildren, Brooke Becker, Zoe and Garrison Barnes as well as his niece, Erin Reinhart (Eric) and nephew, Brett Becker (Alexis).
A funeral service for family only will be held on Friday, May 7th at Miami Valley Memory Gardens in Centerville, OH. Memorial Contributions can be made in his honor to the American Cancer Association.
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