DAVID BARRY

1929 - 2019

DAVID BARRY obituary, 1929-2019, Oklahoma City, OK

DAVID BARRY Obituary

David R. Barry, Jr.
May 11, 1929 - Oct. 15, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY
David Redmond Barry, Jr. peacefully left this earth on Oct. 15, 2019. He was born May 11, 1929, in Beaumont, TX and was the much doted on youngest child of David Redmond Barry, Sr. and Eleanor Cunningham. He excelled at sports, focusing on baseball and basketball after permanently injuring his right arm in football. He attended Saint Anthony High School in Beaumont, St. Edward's University in Austin and graduated from Springhill University in Mobile, AL. He began his career with Associates Financial Services which took him and his family to Texas, Louisiana and in 1964, Oklahoma City. In 1978, he joined Will Rogers Bank (now INTRUST) and retired in 1991 as Chairman and CEO. His Catholic faith was the foundation of his entire life and he was a stellar role model for his children and grandchildren. He was a sweet and charming man with a quick wit, always a kind word for others and was a true southern gentleman. He was deeply loved by his large family. He was Papa' to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and Uncle Teeny to his many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his parents; a brother and three sisters; and his precious daughter, Suzanne Goyette, in 2018. He is survived by his children, Cathy (Don) Heck, Jenne (Curt) Knudsen, Redmond (Paula) Barry, and Danny (Penny) Barry; grandchildren, Will (Katie) Clingenpeel, Guthrie (Lauren) Clingenpeel, Lindsay (Sean) Sellers, Danny (Julie) Knudsen, Abbie (Skeeter) Jordan, Michael (Meredith) Knudsen, Zac (Stephanie) Goyette, Ashley (Matt) Ferguson, Kathleen (Joe) Styf, David, Taylor and Kyle Barry, Kailyn, Ryan and Jonah Barry; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at St. Francis Catholic Church, 1901 NW 18th, Oklahoma City. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Rosary School Endowment or Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School.

Published by Oklahoman on Oct. 17, 2019.
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Dave was a trusted mentor. He was my boss at Associates in Oklahoma City in the early 1970s. I will always be grateful for his compassion and his his sincere desire to help others. He was a man of faith and spoke often of his children. I do not remember all of his childrens names, but I recall helping one of the girls get a job with the state of Oklahoma one summer. Although I left Oklahoma years ago, I have thought of Dave often and remembered his friendship and gentle ways. I am sure his was a life lived well and I am certain he will be missed.

Louis Liles

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February 16, 2020

Found out about Mr. Barry's passing from John Coury. In 1975 after graduating from college, Mr. Barry became my first boss while working at Associates Finance. What a blessed guy I was to have the opportunity to work for him and have as a friend. We played golf after work a couple of times and he attended my wedding in 1976 and my father's funeral in 1993. Living in Tulsa at the time, I last spoke with him via telephone about 6-7 years ago and, not surprisingly, had a great conversation. He loved his family immensely and was a great friend to many. He will be missed.

My deepest sympathy, Perry Littlepage

Perry Littlepage

November 7, 2019

Cathy,Jenne,Redmond and Danny, I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful gentle man. I will miss his kindness and humor. You all will be in my prayers. Love Kathy

Kathy Schmidt

October 18, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Dave truly was a kind and charming gentleman. So many warm childhood memories of him. And he was so wonderful to my mother when she was ill. Lots of love from Janet McGrath

Janet McGrath

October 17, 2019

Cathy,Jenne, Redmond and Danny my heart aches ! I remember all the good times and I am glad he is in a better place . Wish I could be there! You are all in my prayers! Sending all my love ! Paula

Paula Hagan

October 17, 2019

Cathy, Jenne, Redmond and Danny,
I'm so sorry for our loss. You are all in my prayers.

Madeleine Reilly

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October 17, 2019

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