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Barry graduated from Western Hills High School in Cheviot, Ohio, Class of 1998. He married Floreceli Vital on December 30, 1999 in Hawaii. Barry enlisted in the United States Navy and served over 12 years. In May 2021, he earned his Associates Degree from Collin College in Cyber Security. Barry was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed playing golf, darts, watching football, singing karaoke and bowling. He loved to cook, especially grilling or smoking meat for family and friends.
Barry is survived by his wife, Richelle Graf of McKinney, Texas; mother, Gail Graf of Aiken, South Carolina; daughter, Monchelle Parkhurst and husband, Cameron of Lake Stevens, Washington; son, Aaron Graf of McKinney, Texas; daughter, Kaila Graf of McKinney, Texas; brother, John Beals of Aiken, South Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Allan Graf.
A celebration of life will be held on February 3, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 2150, 1710 N. Church Street, McKinney, Texas 75069.
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Marilee and Jeff Fronsee
January 31, 2024
Met him at our 1st house party when we moved to Mckinney. He was 1 of 2 that stayed to talk (and drink) mostly about sports. We soon ended up "mom and dad". He always went out of his way to help. Was a very fun and funny human being.
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Micah Ashby
January 29, 2024
I served with Barry in the U.S. Navy and we first met when we were with VP-1 stationed in NAS Whidbey Island (hard to believe it was 17 years ago) Barry was always smiling and joking. We deployed to Okinawa, Japan and working with him was almost always a great time. My sincerest condolences to his family for their loss. Barry was a great guy!
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