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1943
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2020
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Barry Holzopfel Obituary
age 77 of Uniontown passed away Nov. 27, 2020 in Akron General Medical Center. He was born Sept. 10, 1943 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Martin and Magaline (Becker) Holzopfel. Barry was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Research Center in Akron after 47 years of service as a Maintenance Foreman. Barry was a pipe fitter by trade and enjoyed country music, all sports and his family, for which he will be most remembered for his love and dedication. There was rarely an athletic event for Perry Panthers and Hoover Vikings Softball, Jackson Polar Bears Football/Wrestling/Lacrosse, and Center Ice Figure Skating where he wasn't in attendance for his grandchildren.
Barry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Billie Jo (Wiley); a brother, Keith Holzopfel; three sons, Barry (Jenae) Holzopfel II, Brent (Janice) Holzopfel, and Brad Holzopfel; six grandchildren, Heather, Kylee, Macy, Hannah, Melissa, and Ben; and numerous extended family members and friends. He is loved and admired by all that knew him well and will be missed by many.
The family will be postponing funeral services at this time. Final resting place will be Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. The Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.
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Donna Strussion Abrams
December 3, 2020
Barry is remembered as a classmate from BHS. My sincere sympathy to Billie Jo and your family.
Kris & Debbie Holzopfel
December 3, 2020
Loving Thoughts and Prayers.. uncle Barry was one of a kind who will be missed terribly .. Love You All
Mike Johnson
December 1, 2020
BillieJo,Brad,Brent,Barry Jr. And grandkids my deepest sympathy for the passing of Barry. He was a friend for 33 years. A great man that wou!d give you the shirt off his back. An honest and as upfront as you can get. I will miss our weekly phone chats and I will also miss you. May you rest in peace my friend. Mike Johnson ( New Port Richey Fla )
Paulette Mary Youngkin Sullivan
December 1, 2020
May the Lord bless you and your family at this time. Sorry for your loss. Our Love Polly [Youngkin]Burke Sullivan families.
RICK HAMILTON
December 1, 2020
I FEEL LIKE I LOST A BROTHER! I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE THE PRIVILEGE TO WORK FOR BARRY FOR 6 PLUS YEARS! I CONSIDER HIM A VERY CLOSE FRIEND. I THINK EVERYONE WHO EVER WORKED AT GOODYEAR RESEARCH KNEW HIM AND LOVED HIM!! HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!! MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. SINCERELY, RICK HAMILTON
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