Howard Hadsell Barry, 80, passed away January 20, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays. He was born on May 23, 1940, at Great Bend to Harvey Hadsell & Albertia May (Blair) Barry. He married Mary Callaway and they later divorced. He then met his best friend and life partner, Gloria Leon.
A lifetime Great Bend resident, Howard was a laborer at Venture Corporation for 20 years. He owned and operated Barry Tree Service after the death of his father. He was of the Christian faith. Howard was an outdoors person and loved to work on his trucks.
Survivors include, two daughters, Kandy Miskell and Elaine Barry, both of Great Bend; a brother, David M. Blair, Sr., of Leonardville; two sisters, Kathern Barry and Evon Gallant, both of Great Bend; a grandson, Timmy Miskell; two nieces, Shawnda Gallant and Marcella Meeker; a nephew, Barry Gallant; and an ex brother in law, Andy Gallant. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Nathine Barry; and a half sister, Una Helmric.
Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will be in Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.