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Barry Deel Obituary
Barry Douglas Deel, Sr. (80) passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023 surrounded by his beloved family. Born on February 27, 1943 in Grundy, VA, he was the son of Charlie Bruce Deel and Gracie Edwards Deel.
Barry was a member of the Boilermakers Union in New Castle, DE. As a Boilermaker, he worked to become an inspector and safety coordinator. After retirement, Barry loved exploring the world around him by hiking the Appalachian Trail and taking classes at ETSU. He dabbled in woodworking and lovingly created furniture for his granddaughters. After marrying his wife in 2008, he joined her band The Principles Quartet. They spent many years traveling and singing Bluegrass Gospel music together. This was one of the many ways Barry chose to share his tremendous faith with those he encountered. One of his proudest moments was bowling a perfect 300 game during league play on 1/21/2009. In addition to being an avid learner, he was very health conscious. Barry donated his body to ETSU for research and to further help others.
In addition to his parents, Barry was predeceased by his wife Pansy Shelton Deel, his sisters Flornia Mae Deel, Fannie Ruth Lilley, Carrie Lorraine Hulcher, Lavonna Vernade Moore, Sally Joanne Lane, Rachel Ellen Holt, and his brothers Edrick Lionel Deel, Charlie Hamilton Deel, Bruce Junior Deel, and Danny Rolfe Deel.
He is survived by his wife Linda Lou Deel, his sisters Rita Belle Deel, Patsy Laferne Batten, Polly Gwendolyn Ross, two sons Barry Douglas Deel, Jr (Nancy) of Charlotte, NC and Jarrod Trent Deel (Regina) of New Holland, PA, stepdaughter Ashley Lewis (Tyler), brothers-in-law Benny Shelton, Larry Shelton, and Lloyd Shelton, grandchildren Emily Marcella Deel, Cecilia Caroline Deel, Gracie Cornelia Deel, Eva Stuart Deel, Anna Rose Hurst, Caleb Lewis, Madison Lewis, Landon Lewis and Waverly Lewis.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 11:00 am at Hulen Baptist Church in Erwin, TN with visitation following in the church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Barry's life may be sent to the Parkinson's Foundation (parkinson.org).
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Beth Vaughn
July 16, 2023
I am so saddened to hear that Barry passed. I only found out today. He was a wonderful person and a good friend. His smile lit up the room. We always looked forward to his visits to Subway. Our love and prayers go out to his family. Linda, we are here for you. We love you and we are so very sorry for your loss.
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Darren Riddle
May 16, 2023
How could I forget the first time I met Mr. Deel.. I was visiting from college with Barry and got to watch Jarrod playing linebacker and running back for Oxford on a Friday night. As we all stood in the bleachers, I watched him beam with pride as they continously announced his son's name over the P.A. system. At that same moment he looked over at Barry and put a hand on his shoulder and gave it a pat. He didn't say a word but I knew what that look meant. He was at his proudest with his two young men nearby or using the gifts God gave them.
I understood the depth and sincerity of that look years later when I had my own son and daughter and caught myself giving them the same look of pride and love.
God rest, Mr. Deel and thank you for all the special moments we shared together!
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