Barry Leigh Fuqua Obituary (1946 - 2011)

Born Oct 25, 1946, Barry Leigh Fuqua attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Barry Leigh Fuqua.

Graduation Year	Class of 1965
Date of Birth	Oct 25, 1946
Date of Passing	Aug 11, 2011
About	Barry L. Fuqua, 64, of Bedford, and formerly of Vinton, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2011, surrounded by his family. Barry was predeceased by his father and mother, Jimmy and Lucille Dillard Fuqua. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy Moseley Fuqua; sons, Chris Fuqua and wife, Tammy, Jeff Fuqua, and Ryan Fuqua and fiancée, Gena Miller; grandson and the light of his life, Gavin Fuqua; brothers, Tommy Fuqua and wife, Hazel, and Terry Fuqua and wife, Rhonda; sister-in-law, Pat Nash and husband, David; niece, Donna Beth Conklin; along with nephews and step grandchildren. Barry was a loving and devoted husband, father, "Gramps," brother and friend. His undaunting courage, strength, resilience and most of all his undying faith were an inspiration to everyone who knew him. Barry served in the United States Navy and Navy Reserves. He retired from Norfolk Southern as a Supervisor of Intermodel Maintenance. A long time resident of Vinton, Barry was a life member of the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department where he served as Chief for 16 years until his job with Norfolk Southern transferred him to Atlanta. Barry earned the respect of others throughout the Fire Service community for his commitment and dedication to the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2011, at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church with Father Sal Añonuevo officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 14, 2011, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.