away on April 29, 2021 at the age of 90.
Kim was born in Jacksonville Florida on November 30, 1930. He attended high
school in Winter Park and graduated from the University of Florida, earning a BS in
Agriculture.
In 1952 Kim went on active duty with the U.S. Army for the Korean War in the
224th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Combat
Infantry Badge and Bronze Star, and discharged as a Captain.
After serving in the Korean War, Kim went into the securities business, working
with Reynolds & Company where he became a partner. This career continued with
Dean Witter Reynolds, Shearson, Smith Barney and Citigroup. In 1966 he helped
create the Orange Juice Futures contract (FCOJ) which traded on the Cotton
Exchange and subsequently the New York Board of Trade. Later, as he worked to
help Florida cattlemen hedge their cow-calf operations he developed and
established a Feeder Cattle delivery point in Alabama. As a commodities specialist
he served the citrus and cattle markets until his retirement in 1998.
Kim served his community. He was the President of the University Club of
Orlando and was successful in opening doors to previously excluded ethnic
groups. Kim was the Mayor of Windermere 1985-1987, during a period of
significant change and growth. As Mayor he worked to protect the pristine lakes
from road runoff by installing swales. His charitable activities included being
President of the Leukemia Society of Central Florida. He headed a Healing Ministry
at the Episcopal Church. He served on the Board of Directors for the National
Continuing Care Residents Association.
When Kim was in the Kappa Sigma fraternity at the University of Florida he
changed Hell Week to Help Week and had pledges, joined by brothers, build a
needed dock at the Rodeheaver boys Ranch for young children that were abused
or neglected. This tradition continued at the Fraternity.
Kim had a great love for his family and enjoyed life with them through hunting,
travel, golf, his previous home in Beech Mountain, NC, and wildlife photography.
Kim is preceded in death by his father and mother, George and Betty Barley, his
brother, George Barley Jr, and his sister, Anne Weeks. He is survived by his wife,
Kathryn Smith Barley, his brother David Barley, his sons, Kirk Thomas Barley, LtCol
USMC (Ret)(Nena), of Love, VA, Kevin McKim Barley (Jan) of Orlando, and
Christopher Scott Barley (Gail) of Orlando. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren
and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family has plans for a private graveside service for family members.
He will be missed.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Charles's name to a charity of your choice.
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