Barry L. Rosson

Barry Layne Rosson, 83, died Saturday, July 16, 2016. Born in 1933 in Floydada, Texas, he was the son of the late R. B. “Bob” Rosson and Opal White Rosson. He graduated from the University of North Texas in 1953 and served as an Air Force pilot from 1953–1958. He returned to the university in 1958 to pursue a graduate degree and was selected to be a teaching fellow in 1958-59, and also was a member of Phi Alpha Theta honor society.

He was employed in the pharmaceutical industry for 32 years holding area and regional management positions. He served as president of the Southeastern Drug, Chemical, and Allied Fields Association, Commander of the Greenville Power Squadron, and was a long time member of Sertoma, American Legion Post 3, and Disabled American Veterans.

He was predeceased by an older brother Roy Blaine Rosson and sister Gaye Harrell. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Joyce Kelly Rosson, sister, Gayle Pfeiffer, son Kelly Rosson (and wife Kim Rosson), daughters, Barrie Collins, Shari Creighton (and husband Jim Creighton), and Jackie Rosson; grandchildren Jami Huguet (and husband Jason Huguet), Josh Huntley (and wife Sarah Huntley), Ross Creighton, Charlie Creighton, Emily Rosson, Megan Collins, Caci Rosson; and great grandchildren Vivian Huguet, Jack Huguet, Sam Huguet, Hank Huguet, Anna Huntley, Benjamin Huntley, and Caroline Huntley; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the Baptist faith.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 11:00am at Greenville Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greenville County Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Crystal Bray for her loving care during this difficult time.