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David Redmond Barry, Jr.

May 11, 1929 — October 15, 2019

David Redmond Barry, Jr.

David Redmond Barry, Jr. peacefully left this earth on October 15, 2019. He was born May 11, 1929 in Beaumont, Texas and was the much doted on youngest child of David Redmond Barry, Sr. and Eleanor Cunningham. He excelled at sports focusing on baseball and basketball after permanently injuring his right arm in football. He attended St Anthony's High School in Beaumont, St Edwards University in Austin and graduated from Springhill University in Mobile, AL. He began his career with Associates Financial Services which took him and his family to Texas, Louisiana and in 1964, Oklahoma City. In 1978 he joined Will Rogers Bank (now INTRUST) and retired in 1991 as Chairman and CEO. His Catholic faith was the foundation of his entire life and he was a stellar role model for his children and grandchildren. He was a sweet and charming man with a quick wit, always a kind word for others and was a true southern gentleman. He was deeply loved by his large family. He was Papa' to his grandchildren and great grandchildren and Uncle Teeny to his many nieces and nephews.He was preceded by his parents, a brother and three sisters and his precious daughter, Suzanne Goyette, in 2018. He is survived by his children Cathy (Don) Heck, Jenne (Curt) Knudsen, Redmond (Paula) Barry and Danny (Penny) Barry.Grandchildren: Will (Katie) Clingenpeel, Guthrie (Lauren) Clingenpeel, Lindsay (Sean) Sellers, Danny (Julie) Knudsen, Abbie (Skeeter) Jordan, Michael (Meredith) Knudsen, Zac (Stephanie) Goyette, Ashley (Matt) Ferguson, Kathleen (Joe) Styf, David, Taylor and Kyle Barry, Kailyn, Ryan and Jonah Barry and 19 great grandchildren.Services will be held at 2pm Friday, October 18th at St. Francis Catholic Church, 1901 N W 18th, Oklahoma City. In lieu of flowers please consider a gift to Rosary School Endowment or Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School.
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Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, October 18, 2019

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

1401 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

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