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Darryl Henry "Jr" Barks

1960 - 2025

Darryl Henry "Jr" Barks obituary, 1960-2025, Odessa, TX

BORN

1960

DIED

2025

Darryl Barks Obituary

Odessa - Darryl Henry Barks, 64, passed away on March 2, 2025, in Odessa, TX. Born on May 11, 1960, Darryl graduated from Odessa High School and continued his education at Odessa College.

Darryl was known for his passion for music, particularly playing the drums, learning new instruments, and writing music. He loved his cats. .

Darryl dedicated many years as a delivery driver for Domino's, where he enjoyed his work and the interactions it brought into his daily life.

Darryl is survived by his brothers Larry,David,Gary, and sisters-in-law -Tammy, Susan , along with many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, and parents Glen Barks and Dell Barks Burchell, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Services for Darryl are pending.

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Published by Odessa American on Mar. 12, 2025.

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Paul Woodson

March 14, 2025

My condolences buddy to you and the family he will sure be missed

Larry Barks

March 14, 2025

He was so gifted,I seen him play IRON BUTTERFLY - IN A GADDA DA VIDA spinning and twirling his drum sticks on the solo didn´t miss a beat.He could walk up to any instrument and play it. He could read and write music.it blew me away he was that gifted.RIP

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