Barry Scott Chatham, 56, of the Stillwaters Community in Dadeville, Ala., passed away at his residence Tuesday, February 26, after an extended illness.
A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd, at 1 p.m. at Alabama Funeral Homes with the Rev. David Carboni officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Mr. Chatham was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Scott Chatham.
Mr. Chatham is survived by his wife, Tommy S. Chatham of Dadeville, Ala.; his father, Joseph Chatham of Chattahoochee Hills, Ga., one brother, Bruce (Christina) Chatham of Riverdale, Ga.; one sister, Patti Roberts of Newnan, Ga.; two daughters, Katrina Green of Metter, Ga., and Laura (Gary) Messina of New Orleans, La.; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Chatham served 22 years with the Army National Guard with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was also a volunteer at Stillwaters Fire Department. He was a graduate of Headland High School and Ogeechee College.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Stillwaters Fire Department, 77 Still Waters Drive, Dadeville, Ala., 36853.
Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers in Dadeville is handling arrangements.
www.alabamafuneralhomes.com.
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Rest in peace Barry.
Henryk Zaleski
March 12, 2013
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Barry Scott Chatham our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Barry. And to Barry it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for his service in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and for the selfless sacrifices he made for his country while serving with the U.S. Army. No greater love and patriotism is shown than a man dedicate his life in service to his country. Barry, you are a brave Army Warrior and a true Patriot. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Freddie's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
John Adams, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
March 9, 2013
May you draw close to God through prayer during this time of great sadness.
"Before him pour out YOUR heart.
God is a refuge for us," Psalm 62:8
March 9, 2013
Our prayers are going out to you Tommy. I have some great memories and am thankful to have been friends with Barry. He will be missed here on earth, however we will rejoin him one day.
Toby Davis
March 5, 2013
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