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William Barrick Obituary
PEORIA - William Gregory "Greg" Barrick of Wixom, MI, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020, at the age of 65, at his home, surrounded by family and friends.
Greg was born on September 28, 1955, in Peoria, IL, to William and Melba (Pollitt) Barrick. He married his beloved wife, Teresa (Cunningham), on November 4, 1978, in Atlanta, GA. They raised their family in Farmington Hills, MI, where Greg loved coaching little league baseball for his son.
Greg is survived by his wife, Teresa in Wixom, MI; daughter, Jennifer (Nik) Fulbright and granddaughters, Leah and Mallory Fulbright, of Milford, MI; son, Doug (Mia) Barrick of Chicago, IL; his father, William (Helen) Barrick of Peoria, IL; his sister, Debra (Eric) Uttenweiler of Roselle, IL, his uncle, Bob Barrick of West Bloomfield, MI; cousins, Trish Barrick and Ben Barrick; nieces, Rachel (Matt) Stoughton of Glen Ellyn, IL, and Morgan Barrick (Aaron) Iffrig of Scottsdale, AZ; and nephew, Blake (Brittney) Barrick of Glendale, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Melba Gaul; and his brother, Brent Barrick.
Greg attended Peoria Public Schools, graduating from Richwoods High School in 1973. He then attended the University of Illinois in Champaign, graduating with a BA in Marketing in 1977. After college, Greg worked for Wilson Sporting Goods, Adidas, and for the last 29 years for Barrick Enterprises, most recently serving as Vice President.
Greg was an avid sports fan and loved attending games. He enjoyed golf, boating on Lake St. Clair, and traveling. Above all, Greg valued his family and friends and bravely fought his cancer to be with them as long as possible.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family gathering will take place at a later date.
Online condolences can be made at www.nationalcremation.com.
Memorials in Greg's name can be made to Cure Glioblastoma (https://www.cureglioblastoma.org/) or a preferred cancer charity.
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JG
October 17, 2020
So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort and hope bring the family peace and love.
Fred Tona
October 16, 2020
Very sorry for your loss.
Prayers to your family
Fred Toma
Douglas Gordon
October 15, 2020
I am crushed! I have lost a brother!
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Teresa, Jennifer, Doug and the rest of his beautiful family! They called us Batman and Robin at adidas. We were two guys from the Midwest and Inseparable.
We had so much fun together. We thought alike and even though we were separated by distance over the last 29 years whenever we saw each other or talked it was like we were never apart.
I loved him like a brother! Rest In Peace in Heaven Greg! We will ride again!
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Douglas Gordon
October 15, 2020
I am crushed! I lost a brother in Greg! My love and deepest sympathy goes out to Teresa, Jennifer, Doug and the rest of his beautiful family! Boy did we have fun together. Even though we weren’t around each other as much as we once were because of distance whenever we talked or got together it was like nothing changed. I love you Greg! Rest in Heaven my brother!
Bobby Day
October 14, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Watts
October 14, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Greg was so fun to work with at Barrick Enterprises for the 23 years I worked with him.
I remember my first day. I took my shoes off and had them under my desk. He took my shoes and hid them from me! I was so scared! He laughed when I found them. He always had the best jokes and the wittiest come-backs! He was a joy to know.
I pray you find comfort in knowing he’s in a better place.
Again I’m very sorry for your loss.
Jennifer Watts
JG
October 13, 2020
So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort and hope bring the family peace and love.
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