DOUGLAS BARRY Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

BARRY, Douglas Andrew, 55, of Ashland, passed away on January 31, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Mary Dale; and two sons, Davis A. and Logan M. Barry; his mother, Margaret Barry; brother, Learned (Serena) Barry; mother-in-law, Mary Opal Dyke; brother and sister-in-law, two nephews and two nieces. He was a loving husband and father. His personal warmth and genuine care for others will serve as an inspiration to the community for many years to come. Doug Barry graduated from the University of Virginia in 1979 and received his law degree from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond in 1982. Doug served as the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Richmond from 1982 to 1984. He worked as a Special Agent for the FBI from 1984 to 1986. He then returned to the practice of Law in 1986 as the Chief Deputy Commonwealth Attorney for Hanover County, serving in that position until 1993. From 1993 to 1996, Doug was a lead trial attorney for a Richmond law firm. Doug joined the Allen & Allen Personal Injury Law Firm in 1996 and served as president of the firm from 2007 to 2012. Doug believed passionately in giving back to the community and he expressed his passion by speaking to and inspiring first responders from across the Commonwealth. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 4, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Ashland, with a visitation one hour prior. A reception will follow at the church hall. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, 4010 W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 23230, or the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Attn: Membership Department, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, Md. 21403.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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I had been away from Virginia for 22 years. I wanted to try and contact Doug for advice, so I looked on Google for him. You could have knocked me over with a feather when his obituary was the first thing that popped up! Doug was a friend of my old boss (Jerry Hardee). Doug was such a kind man! He helped me out on a case against an insurance company and filed the paperwork for me. He never charged me anything. I'll never forget his kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with his...

Karen Spurlin

March 30, 2023 | Friend

I have only just heard of your loss, and I am so very sad for you all--Doug's mom was a dear friend of our family in Williamsburg, and we heard often of Learned and Doug. Our deepest sympathies are with you all--your entire family. Blessings and prayers from Northern Virginia

Lisa Wentland

August 29, 2013 | Northern Virginia

My mom recently informed me of this loss. I was the first nanny for Davis. Never met you Logan. But swang by and your mom let me peak at you and your dad sleeping an afternoon nap. For both of you and Mary Dale I can only imagine the vast space left in your lives. Doug Barry is one of the most respectable people that I have ever known. This really is unbelievable. I'm very sad, and begging for peace and laughter to blanket over your hearts...till you see him and hold him again. My prayers and...

Kelly Cochran

May 30, 2013 | Las Vegas, NV

MaryDale, Logan, Davis, Learned and family, there are no words that can describe what a wonderful man Doug was. His smile, funny personality and heart the size of Texas will be forever missed by all of us at the Allen law firm. It will never be the same again. You will continue to be in my daily thoughts and prayers from this day forward.

Michele Calandra

February 08, 2013 | Midlothian, VA

Thinking of you at this time. It's been a while since I sat in front of you at First Baptist, but you and the family will be in my thoughts.

Ellen Hasty

February 07, 2013 | Richmond

Sympathy to the entire Doug Barry Family.

William R. Palmer

February 07, 2013 | Atlanta, GA

Mary Dale, I was shocked and saddened to read about your loss. Please know that I am thinking about you and will keep you and your boys in my prayers.

Bev Todd

February 07, 2013 | Midlothian, VA

Mary Dale, Davis & Logan, Paul and I are so deeply sorry for your sudden loss. Mr. Barry was such a kind, caring and compassionate person and we are fortunate to have known him. May God bless you and bring you peace during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. and we are here for you if you need anything; please call. Much love to you and the boys.

Paul & Michelle Flammia

February 05, 2013 | Mechanicsville, VA

Mary Dale, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for you and your boys to feel God's comfort, for he is always with you.
Norma

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February 05, 2013

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