Racine– Alonzo Barry, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center.
Alonzo was born in Etta, Mississippi on December 10, 1938 to the late John Wesley and Kattie (nee: Anderson) Barry. On May 12, 1960, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Euathazene (nee: Willingham) Barry in Etta, MI. After moving to Racine, Alonzo became employed at J.I. Case Company, where he retired after 32 years of service and became a member of the Case Retirees Club.
With a profound Christian faith, Alonzo was a proud member of Little Macedonia Church of God in Christ. He was a gifted gospel singer. He started singing at a young age in Etta, MS. He loved to drive; vegetable gardening; watching basketball; playing a strategic game of Checkers and attending all his grandchildren’s activities / events. He loved and cherished being in the surroundings of his entire family.
Surviving are his loving wife, Euathazene; their children, one son, Hazale(Lizzie) Barry; three daughters, Theresa(Eddie)Watson, Vernesa and Gloria Barry all of Racine; two sisters Hattie(William) Bellmar and Juanita Morris both of Racine: two sisters in law Sharon Barry of Milwaukee and Cora Lee McCord of Middleton, OH; two brothers, John(Beatrice) Barry and Roger(Patricia) Barry both of Racine; one brother in law, Frank Willingham of Detroit, MI; special family members, Elder Calvin Jackson, Mattie Barry and Emma Barry all of Racine. Ten grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other dear relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by both his parents; three sisters Ethelene Dunn, Sallie Jackson and Catherine Williams; three brothers; A.J., Bobbie and Thomas Barry.
Homegoing Service will be celebrated on Monday, August 13, 2012, 11:00 am at Greater Grace Temple, 522 N. Memorial Drive, with Pastor Elliot Cohen officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be in the church on Monday from 10-11 am.
Special Thanks to Dr. Roger Boye, Dr. Michael Ansani, Dr. James Gierahn, Dr. John P. Hanson Jr. and all of their caring staff.
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