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Barry Sharrock Obituary
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The funeral service for Barry Roger Sharrock will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, 170 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210, where Barry was a member of the Vestry and the Choir. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. the same day at First Baptist Church, Edgefield, S.C. Visitations with family will be held immediately after each service in the sanctuary. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Born in Chattanooga, TN to William Roger Sharrock and Ruth Youngblood Sharrock, Barry was the first of five children. His brothers, David and Mark, predeceased him, as did his nephew, Buchanan Marshall. Barry was graduated from Ragsdale High School in Jamestown, N.C. He earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from University of North Carolina, Greensboro. He loved learning and kept collecting degrees, including Master of Church Music, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY, Master of Music in Vocal Performance, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL and Master of Music in Opera Theater and Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. One of his favorite educational experiences was studying and performing opera at La Musica Lirica in Novafeltria, Italy. A born singer, Barry was a teacher, minister of music, performer, mentor, and gentle soul who always looked for the best in others. His faith was deep and wide. Surviving are his son, Andrew; mother, Ruth; sister, Susan Sharrock Marshall and her husband, David; sister, Renee Sharrock; niece, Blue Laurel Blanchard and her husband, JW Blanchard; grandnephew, Denman Blanchard; grandniece, Rena Blanchard and a host of loving friends. Anyone wishing to make a memorial gift is invited to send it to the Choir at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, attention: Frank Ballard, 170 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210 or the Opera Program at USC, attention: Ellen Schlaefer, 813 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29208. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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Shelby and Dee Fink
February 21, 2024
I deeply apologize I didn´t know of Barry´s passing at the time. Mom and I have beautiful memories of Mr. & Mrs. Sharrock, Barry, Susan, and most especially Renee. Renee and her family are the reason I am saved by God´s awesome grace and love for us.
I can remember hearing Barry sing from our backyard and in our church. He had a powerful voice!
Please know we never forget to pray for you all because you gave my daughter the most priceless gift on earth. May you have peace and comfort.
Shelby and Dee Fink
Morton Lindner
June 24, 2019
I didn't know Barry personally but knew Ruth and Roger very well. Can't believe it's been almost six years since he passed away. From what I read, Barry was obviously a very good man. So sad he died all too soon.
Morton Lindner
June 24, 2013
Dear Ruth & family,
From the picture, there's no doubt in my mind that he is Roger's son. So sorry for your loss and hope all goes relatively well under the circumstances. From the obituary, it seems that your son was a very talented and compassionate man. Sincerest condolences.
Mort Lindner
Jenna
June 19, 2013
I met Mr. Sharrock bitter/sweetly during the course of his illness. There are no words that be more true: A sweet spirit that even on his bad days found in the good in others & sought the "positive" in everyday. A true inspiration of a man that held onto hope & faith as part of his life, not something he even had to think about as it just came naturally. May he sing with our Lord & Angels....or maybe even "Lead" them in song...
Helen Simensen
June 19, 2013
Dr. Sharrock taught our blind special needs young lady at Dreher for two years. We often went to his performances and enjoyed greeting him at area festivals. It is with sadness we learn of his death but joy that he was involved with our lives.
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