Age 67.

Cherished partner and friend to Cathy Deniker for 11 years.    Loving father of Michelle Schultz and her husband Robert, Dr. Brandy Hill and her husband Drew, Brittney Duprey and her husband Andrew and Joe Bazman and his wife Ellen.  Adored grandfather of Cassie Thomesen and her husband Eric, Caden Dorsett of the USMC and his wife Madisson, Karlie Kalischko, McKenna Kalischko, Avery Hill, Landon Hill, Bo Hill, Clay Duprey, and Rowan Duprey. Dearest step -grandfather to Laurie Hamil, Tyler Schultz and his wife Sarah, Courtney Schultz, Hailea Schultz and Leah Bazman.  Beloved great-grandfather of Eric Thomesen, Jr., Everleigh Thomesen, Brynlee Cooper and Laurie Schultz.  Dear half-brother of Patricia Vomish and her husband George, and the late Margaret Shumar and Beatrice Bailey.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends, especially his best friends Tom and Dutch Cobb of Livonia, Mike Cobb, Ken Delory and his beloved dog Fancy.

Barry was a graduate of Redford High School, class of 1975.  Throughout his working years, he worked as a driver for Falcon Transport Co. BFI.  He was the recipient of numerous driver safety awards during his tenure.  His faith was important to him as a member of St. Colette Catholic Church in Livonia and enjoyed being a member of the K of C.  Barry was proud to be a member of the Garden City VFW, and while he was not a veteran himself, he held his family members and friends who served in great esteem.

THE TRUCKER'S LAST RIDE

He Traveled the roads

In years gone past

A life he chose and

Hoped it would last

Driving all night

From state to state

Trying to get home

And arriving so late

He parked his truck now

His engine has stopped

And those who love him

Their hearts have dropped

He traveled the country

With a smile of great pride

Now he drives the streets of Heaven

On the trucker's last ride

MAY GOD RIDE WITH YOU

Services were handled privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.