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Barry Thomas Obituary
Barry R. Thomas
Moville, Iowa
Barry R. Thomas, 75, of Moville passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, in Moville.
Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, at the Immaculate Conception Church of Moville with Fr. Randy L. Schon officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at the Arlington Cemetery of Moville. The Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Moville is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be directed to nicklasdjensenfh.com.
Barry R. Thomas was born April 26, 1948, to Robert "Bob" and Marcella (Baker) Thomas. He graduated from Woodbury Central High School in 1966 then earned a BA from Briar Cliff University. He served in Vietnam from 1969-1970 and was a member of the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment, ("Blackhorse Regiment"). Upon returning from Vietnam, he married the love of his life Penny Forch on Sept. 19, 1970.
Barry had a knack for sales throughout his career. After years of selling, he landed his retirement job shuttling his special Woodbury Central students and grandchildren. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Moville, the VFW, American Legion and the Masons. He joined the Meadows Country Club in 1975 and was a charter member of the Village Idiots golfing group. He was also a proud member of Jeff's Bar Crew. He loved 60s music and was able to name every song and he especially enjoyed Elvis Presley. Barry was proud of his Camaro and was always up for giving a fast ride.
"Bumps" enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was always there to give them a ride or to cheer for them in the stands. He was a supporter of the Woodbury Central Wildcats, the Iowa Hawkeyes and the College Football season.
He is survived by his sons, Travis Thomas of North Liberty, Iowa, and Bernie (Becky) Thomas of Moville; grandchildren, Taylor, Zach, Kylie, Brody and Myla Thomas; great-granddaughter, Finley Thomas; sister, Tami (Chuck) Hayes; and nephews Chad Hayes and Tim King.
Barry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Penny Thomas; nephew, Bobby Hayes; and parents-in-law, John and Mary Lou Forch.
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Tim King
May 5, 2023
I loved visiting Moville and hearing Barry´s stories and wonderful laugh.
Always got a big ol hand shake from his giant hand. Followed by a big ol hug.
He was a very loving person
Sherry Allen
May 5, 2023
My sympathies to Barry´s family. I didn´t know him but decades ago worked with his beautiful Mom, Marcy at Zenith. She was my first supervisor there and she was very kind, friendly and helpful to me. Several years later as I was getting married, I asked her to sing at my wedding as I knew she had a wonderful voice. She graciously accepted and sang like the voice of an angel. Prayers coming for this special family.
Marjie Baker
May 4, 2023
Sending heartfelt condolences to Barry´s family and loved ones. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always with Much Love.
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