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Donald Barry Obituary
Oconee, IL—Donald T. Barry, 89, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Oconee, IL, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017.
Don owned the Barry Nursing Homes, later known as the Country Care Centers, located in several central Illinois communities.
Per Don's wishes, private family services were held Saturday, January 6, 2018, at the Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville, IL.
Burial was in St. Martin Cemetery, Farmersville.
Donald is survived by his wife, Trudy Blackwell of Sarasota, FL, son, Gregory T. Barry of Springfield, IL, daughter, Jamie Barry (David) Fullington of Carlinville, IL, step-daughter, Tamera (David) Rosenbaum of Colorado Springs, CO., 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and brother, Roger Barry of Sarasota, FL.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Foundation or Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota, FL.
Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville was in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Barry
John & Johanna Moran
January 13, 2018
Our sincere condolences to Trudy & the Barry family.
January 8, 2018
Jamie,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing...
Love and prayers old friend...
Carole Ornellas Finchum
Dan Deutschman
January 8, 2018
Rest In Peace, Cousin.
Phil Clarke
January 8, 2018
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was such a nice man and always a joy to talk to. My dad thought the world of Don and I am sure they are up in heaven catching up on things!!!
Nancy Pryor
January 6, 2018
Don was a true visionary when it came to his management of the nursing homes he loved. Way ahead of his time with many innovations to increase productivity and make staff more content. He was an extraordinary man who challenged ordinary people to be their very best. So sorry for your loss.
tonda garrett
January 6, 2018
to Jamie, Greg, and Jane Barry so sorry your father and ex husband passed. My heart is with you all. Love you Jane...life marches on
Vickie Trexler O'Block
January 5, 2018
Trudy & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Vickie Trexler O'Block
Vickie Trexler O'Block
January 5, 2018
Trudy & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Vickie Trexler O'Block
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