Gary A. Barnard Obituary
The memory of Gary A. Barnard (Ripley, West Virginia), who passed away on June 6, 2025 at the age of 68, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Gary shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Gary farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara; his sons, David Plantz (Brooke) of Denver, CO and John Barnard (Brittany) of Morgantown, WV; his grandchildren, Logan and Valerie; his father Richard Barnard (Caron) of Pennsboro, WV; and his sister Pamela Barnard Middleton (Jeff) of Parkersburg, WV.. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Waybright Funeral Home (511 S Church St, Ripley, WV 25271). A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 20th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to support scholarships for student-athletes through the Gary Barnard Fund – "Rounding Third", in collaboration with the Jackson County Community Foundation: http://www.jccfinc.org. 108 Church Street North, Ripley, WV 25271.
