Charles Edward Barry, age 63, of Gallipolis, died Tuesday October 16, 2007 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born July 19, 1944 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Grant Barry and the late Mary Raines Barry White. In addition to his parents he was preceded by a sister, Vada Barry.
Charles was a construction worker, and also did farm work for several years. He was a United States Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam.
He is survived by a sister, Morjean (John) McGuire of Gallipolis, a nephew, Rex McGuire of Gallipolis, an uncle, Emmett Raines of Gallipolis, and a special friend and hero, Bobby Griffith of Gallipolis.
Earlier in his life he made his home with the Virgil and Ollie Swain family and was like a brother to Candi Baughman and Ricky Swain both of Gallipolis. He also at one time in his life made his home with the Newt and Mary Wray family.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM. Saturday October 20, 2007 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral home with Bob Hood officiating. Burial will follow in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5-8 PM.
Pallbearers will be: Mike Harrison, Jack Caldwell, Wendell Unroe, Ancel Lamm, Bob Griffith, and James Lucas.
Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.
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