Orville Eugene "Gene" Barry, age 91, devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012, at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington, KS. Gene was a contractor and the owner of Gene Barry Construction. He also worked for Beech Aircraft for several years.

Orville Eugene "Gene" Barry was born on December 14, 1920, in rural Sumner County, KS to Orville L. Barry and Wavie N. (Goodrum) Barry.

He married Beatrice "B" Orlean Tennant on December 1, 1938 in Newton, KS. They celebrated 73 years of marriage last year. She preceded him in death on February 3, 2012.

Gene was a member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing cards, hunting and fishing, woodworking, and being outdoors.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, B Barry; his parents; two brothers, Velmar "Doc" Barry and Harlan Barry; one sister, Novice Boatright; and one great grandson, Jesse Brand.

Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Frost and her husband Jimmie, Carolyn Heasty, and Shirley Weber and her husband Allen all of Wellington, KS; nine grandchildren, Kim Janney and her husband Steve of Wellington, KS, Scott Frost and his wife Eve of Katy, TX, Shawn Frost and his wife Kathy of Wellington, KS, Cassy Smith and her husband Danny of Wellington, KS, Mary Mericle and her companion Mike Mills of Moline, KS, Gem Watts and her husband Steve of Derby, KS, Becky Blixt and her husband Jeff of Chapman, KS, Amy Brand and her husband John of Wellington, KS and Michelle Schierling and her husband Kevin of Circleville, KS; 21 great grandchildren, Kayla and Nick Janney, Steven, Cheyenne, Charlie and Sarah Frost, Christopher and Joshua Frost, Carley and Taylor Smith, Jessi and Geena Mericle, MaKinzie and Maddie Watts, Brandt and Ethan Blixt, Skylar, Kayma and Olivia Brand, Anna and Luke Schierling, and one great great granddaughter, Avery Beatrice Tillapaugh.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church. Chaplain Don Cross will officiate. Interment will follow the service at Osborne Cemetery in Mayfield, KS.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, July 2, 2012 from 1:00 – 8:00 P.M. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.

A memorial has been established with Wellington Habitat for Humanity in lieu of flowers. Contributions can be left at the funeral home.

Frank Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.