Barry L. Reynolds, 69, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2017.
He was the son of Don and Nettie Reynolds and born in Union City, Tennessee.
He graduated from Central High School, attended University of Tennessee, earned his undergraduate degree from Missouri Western State University, and then later received his master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University.
Barry and Barbara (Gach) were united in marriage August 6, 1977 in St. Joseph. He taught in the St. Joseph Public School District for over 25 years and continued part time work in the district mentoring and teaching in the classroom.
Barry taught English and Talented and Gifted Literature/Humanities for numerous years. His students recall his unique and sometimes surprising methods of bringing literature and ideas to life. Hoping to mold life-long readers, Barry taught his students how to read deeply, gave them time to talk about challenging ideas, and offered them the freedom to express themselves creatively.
Barry was a beloved hurdle coach for over 35 years to countless high school track and field athletes, a prolific literature enthusiast, and a loyal Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs baseball fan.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Abbey Thornton (Drew); grandchildren, Emma and Grace; and brothers, Jim (Sue) and Tim (Becky); and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
He was the son of Don and Nettie Reynolds and born in Union City, Tennessee.
He graduated from Central High School, attended University of Tennessee, earned his undergraduate degree from Missouri Western State University, and then later received his master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University.
Barry and Barbara (Gach) were united in marriage August 6, 1977 in St. Joseph. He taught in the St. Joseph Public School District for over 25 years and continued part time work in the district mentoring and teaching in the classroom.
Barry taught English and Talented and Gifted Literature/Humanities for numerous years. His students recall his unique and sometimes surprising methods of bringing literature and ideas to life. Hoping to mold life-long readers, Barry taught his students how to read deeply, gave them time to talk about challenging ideas, and offered them the freedom to express themselves creatively.
Barry was a beloved hurdle coach for over 35 years to countless high school track and field athletes, a prolific literature enthusiast, and a loyal Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs baseball fan.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Abbey Thornton (Drew); grandchildren, Emma and Grace; and brothers, Jim (Sue) and Tim (Becky); and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
Barry L. Reynolds, 69, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2017.
He was the son of Don and Nettie Reynolds and born in Union City, Tennessee.
He graduated from Central High School, attended University of Tennessee, earned his undergraduate degree from Missouri Western State University, and then later received his master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University.
Barry and Barbara (Gach) were united in marriage August 6, 1977 in St. Joseph. He taught in the St. Joseph Public School District for over 25 years and continued part time work in the district mentoring and teaching in the classroom.
Barry taught English and Talented and Gifted Literature/Humanities for numerous years. His students recall his unique and sometimes surprising methods of bringing literature and ideas to life. Hoping to mold life-long readers, Barry taught his students how to read deeply, gave them time to talk about challenging ideas, and offered them the freedom to express themselves creatively.
Barry was a beloved hurdle coach for over 35 years to countless high school track and field athletes, a prolific literature enthusiast, and a loyal Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs baseball fan.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Abbey Thornton (Drew); grandchildren, Emma and Grace; and brothers, Jim (Sue) and Tim (Becky); and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
He was the son of Don and Nettie Reynolds and born in Union City, Tennessee.
He graduated from Central High School, attended University of Tennessee, earned his undergraduate degree from Missouri Western State University, and then later received his master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University.
Barry and Barbara (Gach) were united in marriage August 6, 1977 in St. Joseph. He taught in the St. Joseph Public School District for over 25 years and continued part time work in the district mentoring and teaching in the classroom.
Barry taught English and Talented and Gifted Literature/Humanities for numerous years. His students recall his unique and sometimes surprising methods of bringing literature and ideas to life. Hoping to mold life-long readers, Barry taught his students how to read deeply, gave them time to talk about challenging ideas, and offered them the freedom to express themselves creatively.
Barry was a beloved hurdle coach for over 35 years to countless high school track and field athletes, a prolific literature enthusiast, and a loyal Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs baseball fan.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Abbey Thornton (Drew); grandchildren, Emma and Grace; and brothers, Jim (Sue) and Tim (Becky); and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
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