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The West Family (Brian ll, Debbie, Brian and Stacie)
Debbie (Butler) West
May 15, 2011
I went to school with and worked with Barry at BK when we were teenagers. Whenever I was having a bad day, Barry always made it a point to cheer me up and made me laugh. Over the years, I often thought of Bear when I was feeling down, and even though it has been nearly 30 years since I've seen him, he would still make me smile. My father passed away on April 7, 2011 and I thought of Barry earlier today. At the time, I didn't know Barry had passed. I came onto this web-site for the first time since Dad died to send the link to some friends and saw Barry's name. My deepest sympathies to the McCray family and friends. I will always be eternally grateful for the profound effect Bear has had in my life and even in my sadness at his passing, my memory of him will continue to make me smile.
Joan Black
May 3, 2011
I am so shocked and so sad to hear he is gone. May God help send healing to the McCrays who have been thru so much
Susan Dotson/Mccray
April 16, 2011
Still missing you, everytime the phone rings i think that may be Barry calling me.....
Forever missed: June 24, 1964-April 2, 2011
Janine VanDenBerg
April 9, 2011
Redskin Nation Loves you and misses you! Condolences to McCray Family from the Redskin Nation.
Janine VanDenBerg
April 9, 2011
Dan Price
April 7, 2011
I can not find the words for my sadness, Barry was just like a brother to me, we grew up riding the same bus to school from first grade through 12th grade and continued our friendship. On March 29th 2011 he called me in Chicago and told me how good he was doing, 700 miles never ended our friendship, I am truly lost for words, May God be with you my brother.
Heaven needed an angel. Keep them laughing with your jokes.
Janine VanDenBerg
April 7, 2011
Charmaine Carmack
April 7, 2011
My sympathy to all of Barry's family. I have always loved Barry, what a sweet fella. He was a super brother-in-law and always had a smile and happy. I had last seen him working at Richfield & he was so proud of his daughter and bragged on her so much. He was one in a million and again, I am so sorry for your loss & my heart goes out to all of you for so much loss in such a short time.
Charmaine Carmack
susan dotson/mccray
April 7, 2011
my love my friend, you were the sweetest man i have ever know. I wish we would have made it. Your chains are now gone! I will miss you forever!
Robert (PJ) Bussey
April 7, 2011
To Bill and to the McCray family, I wish to convey my most heartfelt condolences on the loss of Barry. May God bless and comfort.
Kim Muncy
April 7, 2011
I am so sorry, My God bring peace and comfort to you Susan and Hannah and family.
April 7, 2011
Christmas 2006
susan dotson/mccray
April 6, 2011
My Brother The "Bear"
April 6, 2011
I love you brother...we will rock once again. Thanks for all the kind words. it means alot.
Barry Mccray and Susan's wedding day
barry mccray
April 6, 2011
susan dotson/mccray
April 6, 2011
I was married to Barry for about 4 years, and we were together about 7, we had been apart the last 2. I loved him so very much and always hoped and prayed that we would get back together. He was so kind and sweet and we were the best friends ever. I miss you so much Barry!
Barry & Cathy Martin
April 6, 2011
My husband and I have known Barry for a long, long time. We will all greatly miss him. My heart goes out to Hannah. I pray that she may find some comfort. We are glad to have called him our friend. Barry, Good-Bye Brother.May you rest in Peace.
Michelle A
April 6, 2011
We will miss your smile, love, and great spirit! God's Peace to you and your family.
Lee Anne D.
April 6, 2011
Barry, I always appreciated your kindness, warm heart and smiles and words of encouragement. I know you are at peace and know that your family miss you deeply.
In Gods grace,
Tom B
April 6, 2011
Barry had a kind and gentle heart and he will be missed.
Z Holdren
April 6, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Barry had such a big heart, he will be missed. You all are in my prayers.
LeaLynn
April 6, 2011
Hannah, Bill and Lolly,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janine Palma
April 6, 2011
God bless to the McCray family. My condolences go out to the entire family. You have been put through an awful lot within the past 6 years. My sympathy and prayers are with all of you.
Lynne Hughes
April 6, 2011
Barry had a wonderful, giving heart. I know he is finally at peace.. God Bless you my friend...
Stephanie Allie
April 6, 2011
Bill, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dannie McClain
April 6, 2011
Barry was a good man,my deepest sympathies.
Barry and i a few years back
barry mccray
April 5, 2011
Patti Fitzgerald
April 5, 2011
Hannah - I am so sorry to hear about this. I don't know if you remember me or not, but your dad was a friend of my husband, Don. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Grover Conner
April 5, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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