OBITUARY
Benjamin L. Barry
May 3, 1930 – June 9, 2010
Benjamin “Benny” L. Barry, 80, of Norfolk, passed away in his home June 9, 2010. Born in Norfolk, May 3, 1930, he was the son of the late William and Pauline Barry. Benny is predeceased by his siblings, Betty Siedel, Marjorie Staley, Billy Barry, and Carole Flowers.
Benny was a member of the Ocean View Democratic Club, the VFW, the American Legion, and the Ocean View Seniors Golf Association. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Benny was a popular local boxer in the 40’s and was well known as the “Flaming Redheaded South Paw” from Ocean View.
Benny will be dearly missed by his precious wife of 40 years, Claudene Barry; children, Carole Penrod, Tim Barry, and Bill Barry; sister, Paula Curtis; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Benny’s life will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, June 14, 2010 at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. Entombment in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 4-6 pm. You may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamsnorfolk.com
Services
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
- Funeral Service Monday, June 14, 2010
- Visitation 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2010
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
- St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
REMEMBERING
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RECEIVE UPDATESJune 16, 2010
I recall meeting you at the Demo Club...very nice people. With deep sympathy, Claudene, and all of his family. Capt. Wick's friend, Laura House
June 13, 2010
On behalf of "the gang" at the Ocean View Station Museum, I would like to express our extreme sadness due to the passing of our dear friend. Benny will be greatly missed on Saturdays. Claudene, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bett Prudner
Charles Wickersham Sr
June 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Claudene and family....Ben will be missed......He was my hero.
Owen Rayfield
June 13, 2010
Uncle Benny I am going to miss you so much, you were always such a nice man. You and Aunt Cludine were always there for me to talk whenever I needed, and I will cherish all of the times we had together. I wish I could be there now for you Aunt Claudine , but we live so far away and its so expensive to travel that its impossible to get there. I hope you understand
Owen and Mariela
Playa Coronado Panama
kathleen stack
June 12, 2010
Ben will be missed "on the Court." My prayers are with you and your family.Kathleen
Joyce (Copeland) Kirby
June 12, 2010
Claudene: I was sorry to hear about Benny's sudden passing. I pray that in the midst of your sadness, you will also find joy as you cherish the memories you and Benny had together. God's word tells us in Matthew 5:4..."Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted." May you feel God's arms around you in the coming days and may that be a wonderful comfort that brings you peace.
Wendy Flowers
June 12, 2010
Wendy Flowers
June 12, 2010
Uncle Benny had a true boxer spirit and a winning smile. Please find comfort knowing he is with the Lord and our beloved family. They are all playing the piano, singing and dancing with the big bands, oh and maybe some wine. We will miss him so much. We are here for you and always will be.
Love to you all,
Joe & Wendy and Da Kids
June 12, 2010
Paula Perdue
June 12, 2010
Claudene, so sorry to hear of Benny's passing.....
We can remember the good times.....Hugs to you
John & Paula Perdue
June 12, 2010
My deepest sympathy. May God give you comfort as you go through the stages of saying good bye.........
Sue Cheshire Tyler
Signal Mountain, TN
Eddie Barkley
June 12, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sue Cheshire Tyler
June 12, 2010
My deepest sympathy. May God give you comfort as you go through the stages of saying good bye...........
June 11, 2010
Claudene, I was so terribly surprised and deeply saddened to hear of Ben's passing. I am here for you if I can do anything at all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories bring comfort to you in your time of sorrow. He will be missed by so many! With love, Sandi Wright
June 11, 2010
Claudene and family, I was so sorry to hear about Benny. May he rest in peace. I lost my husband on the 24th of April after 40 years. Be strong as you have always been. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Myra Beasley Lombardozzi
Emory Downs
June 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joe Leatherman
June 11, 2010
Joe Leatherman
June 11, 2010
Joe Leatherman
June 11, 2010
Joe Leatherman
June 11, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of Benny's passing. Saturdays just won't be the same anymore at the Ocean View Station Museum, where Benny and Claudene volunteered their time, entertaining both staff and visitors with their vintage stories of Ocean View. Rest easy my friend, you will be dearly missed.
Eric Partenheimer
June 11, 2010
God speed pawdner!!
Our condolences to Carole, Billy, Tim and Claudene and families, please know we are thinking of you all at this time,
The Partenheimers, Eric, Marian and children
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