Paul Raymond Barry

Paul Raymond Barry passed away November 21, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born on July 11, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA, the third child born to Richard (Dick) W. Barry and Minnie Katherine Stemmer Barry.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Karin Gail Kinsala Barry; his oldest brother, Richard (Dick) W. Barry, Jr. of Plano and younger sister, Anne Christine (Chris) Barry Makins and her husband, Jim of Dallas. He is also survived by nieces Jennifer Anne Makins and spouse, Christina Carlisle of Dallas and Elizabeth Anne Makins McKnight and spouse, Lewis McKnight and their daughters, Emmeline and Aubrie of Richardson. He is preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Elizabeth Brandon (Brandy) Barry Block, his older brother, Ronald Lee Barry; nephew, Richard Alan Barry; niece, Helen Katherine Barry and sister-in-law, Helen Frances Keehan Barry.

Paul attended St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School and graduated from Jesuit Dallas. He attended the University of Kentucky where he studied agriculture and later served in the United States Marine Corp Reserves.

Paul worked for American Airlines for over 38 years in several positions working his way up from crew schedule at Dallas Love Field and finally to Managing Director of Crew Relations at the corporate headquarters. He really enjoyed his time working with the pilots. After retiring from AA, he became a financial advisor working, primarily, with pilots.

He was active in several organizations including HOA, NRA, Republican Party, and Aviation Lodging. The retired pilots organization made him an Associate member of The Grey Eagles and recently made him an Honorary American Airlines Captain posthumously.

Paul was an avid outdoorsman enjoying both hunting and fishing. He spent time at his deer lease in Santa Anna, TX and also traveled to fish lakes in Canada and hunt elk in Wyoming. He also enjoyed golfing with friends as well as with his brother, Dick, when he was in town.

Paul was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He was like a grandfather to the neighbor's son, Turner. He would attend his school events and numerous basketball and soccer games.

Paul will be remembered for his compassion, selflessness, sense of humor, loyalty, dedication to work and his exceptional love of Karin and Brandy, family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. As we gather to honor his memory, may we aspire to carry forward Paul’s generous spirit and deep love for his family and friends that defined his extraordinary life. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Rolling Oaks Funeral Home, located at 400 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, Texas, 75019. The service is scheduled for December 5, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.