Barry McClure Obituary

Barry Lamour McClure was born on December 3, 1951 to the Late Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. McClure. He departed this life on January 13, 2011.

Barry was the owner and consultant for MAC'S Inc., a business specializing in golf outings and was a volunteer coach for the New Mexico State University Women's Track team. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc for over thirty years and during that time served in the capacity of Polemarch for chapters in Panama and Mississippi, and was a board member of the El Paso – Las Cruces Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. He was also a board member of the Sun Country Amateur Golf Association.

A talented athlete, Barry was an NCAA Triple Jump Champion and Record Holder and seven time All American University Division. Barry attended Carrollton High School and Middle Tennessee State University. He was inducted into his High School and College Hall of Fame. Barry Held the title of CLUB Champion at several different golf clubs. He loved the game of golf and would talk golf all day and night.

Barry was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mary Frances Anderson, brother, William H. McClure and son, Barry Lamour McClure, Jr. Barry leaves to mourn a devoted wife, Mrs. Gwenda McClure; mother-in-law, Mrs. Gloria Farrow; sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret McClure; brother-in-law, Mr. Rodney Farrow and wife Claudette; sister-in-law, Ms. Audra Taylor; sister-in-law, Ms. Gina Harroo; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, golfing buddies; and best friends.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. at Getz Funeral Home Chapel. Immediately following the service will be a Celebration of Life from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Barry McClure Junior Gold Scholarship Fund #151298 at White Sands Credit Union.

Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home and Getz Family Crematory, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www. Getz Cares. com.

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Jan. 19, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Barry McClure

12 Entries

Bette Logefeil

January 13, 2025

miss this fun friend always happy

Hank Hubbard

January 24, 2011

Gwenda, Chris and I send our condolences and prayers to you and your family. I will dearly miss my Fraternity Brother, friend, and Kappa golf partner. May God grant you peace.

Jim Street

January 22, 2011

Barry McClure was a high school classmate, an incredible athlete, and an American hero at an early age. He was among the handful of Black students who were the first pioneers to desegregate the high school I attended in the early 60s. I remember him as a gentle spirt, a kind soul & a great example during a time when kindness was probably not at the top of everyone's agenda.

His death reminds me that we walk among truly heroic people and that many times we only see them as we see them...as just another person.

While people like MLK held a high moral vision and challenge for our nation and led with his life, it was guys like Barry McClure, a high school freshman at the time, who crossed fearful and invisible lines to show us that human reconciliation, love of neighbor and conquest of fear is not only possible but extremely doable.

I think of all of those students and am humbled by them. May their kind increase! RIP, Barry...True American hero.

"A child will lead them..."

David & Lynn Derksen

January 20, 2011

Barry was pure sunshine! He will be missed!

Chad Mullis

January 20, 2011

Always a smile, a bounce in your step and "hey, good to see ya." You wil be missed.

Joyce Fielder

January 20, 2011

Gwenda,
Barry was a caring and giving person with an infectious lust for life. My fondest memory is watching Barry patiently help my 3 year old grandson learn the game of golf and how excited Brayden was to be with him. God Bless and Keep you always.
Joyce Fielder

Wilfred&Marjorie Davis

January 19, 2011

You will be sorely missed my friend,but now you and Rick can hang out and have a glass of wine.
In Loving Memory,
Wilfred&Marjorie Davis

Robert@Bette Logefeil

January 19, 2011

Gwenda,
Bob and I are having a hard time believing what happened to Barry. We will miss his wonderful smile and personality. He was always happy and fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .Bob and Bette

January 19, 2011

Gwen, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Barry, my partner, you will always be in my heart and mind.
Mike and JoAnn Tarnoff

Dennis Davis

January 19, 2011

Gwenda,
Our family is so terribly sorry for your loss. Barry's intellect and energy were inspirational. We know he will be missed by so many. The junior golf fund set up in Barry's name will be a wonderful legacy. We will think of Barry often and always very fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and will be with you in the weeks and months to come.
Dennis and Lara Davis

Moose Gomez

January 19, 2011

Barry... Your smile you great nature and that sweet swing will be missed... Rest in peace my friend...Moose

Sherry Stanfield

January 18, 2011

Gwenda,
I'm sorry I cannot be with you today when needed the most. No one can possibly know what you are going through but just know that my prayers are with you at this time.

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