He was born on March 13, 1956 in Angola, Indiana to the late Darrell and Maxine (Parsons) Reese.
Barry graduated from Fremont High School. He lived in the Fremont area his entire life, and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Surviving include a sister, Carol Newbauer of Fremont, Indiana, brother, Michael (Anisa) Reese of Garrett, Indiana, a ½ sister, Rosalie (Bill) Wasson of Fremont, Indiana, and many nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Reese.
Graveside Services at Lakeside Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana, will be announced at a later time.
Memorial donations may be directed to Lakeside Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana.