BARRY RAY MYERS Sr.

Barry Ray Myers Sr. Beloved husband, father and friend, Barry Ray Myers Sr., age 62, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2012, after injuries suffered in a car accident the day prior. Barry was a retired master trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, serving the public faithfully for over 36 years. A long-time resident of Blountville, Barry was well known and loved in the community. He was a member of Virginia Avenue Baptist Church, where he acted as Sunday school and pre-school director, taught the 5-year-old class and was co-leader of the men's prayer group. Barry could regularly be found singing with the Appalachian Express Barbershop Chorus, where he sang bass, or working at his wood lathe, where he enjoyed turning pens, bowls and other small crafts. He was also a 32ø Mason and Jericho Shriner. Barry was predeceased by his father, Ray, and mother, Mary. He is survived by his wife, Chestalene; three children, Misty and her husband, Cliff, Barry Ray and his wife, Stacy, and Brian; as well as three grandchildren, Madalen, AnnaLeigh and Bailey. He also leaves behind several nephews, neices and cousins. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2012, from Virginia Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeffrey Blaylock and Tennessee Highway Patrol Chaplain Ed Jeffers officiating. The family will receive friends from 12-2 prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be officers of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The family would like to thank the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the staff of Holston Valley Medical Center, and all friends and family who have shown their love in this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Virginia Avenue Baptist Church Children's Department. Online condolences may be registered at www.Weaverfuneralhome.net Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.