Barry J. Black

BETTE, BLACK, FREDETTE, GRUBER, TREVINO

Posted By: Cindy Marshall (email)
Date: 12/2/2021 at 21:52:14

Barry J. Black, 70, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at his home in Lake Barrington, Illinois. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 15, at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Foursquare Church, 707 20th Avenue SW in Independence, Iowa.

Barry was born and raised in Independence, the son of Buryl and Elizabeth (Bette) Black. He graduated from Jefferson High School with the class of 1969. At an early age, Barry began practicing and honing his skills as an athlete, excelling in football, baseball, and track. He still holds many school records, and was recently inducted into the Independence Sports Hall of Fame.

After high school, Barry attended Upper Iowa University, where he also was a running back and middle linebacker on the Peacock football team. He then taught and coached football for a year with the Meservey-Thornton Schools.

The next few years found him working for several companies before joining Super Wash, Inc., where he worked and served as vice president of the company. During those years, he also excelled as a tournament golfer.

In September 2014 on the shores of Lake Barrington, Barry married Maggie, the gift of God to his life. Together they made a great team. Barry loved Maggie, and Maggie loved Barry. Because Barry loved God, he loved people. Relationships with family and friends were very important to him.

Barry is survived by his wife, Maggie, and her children, Kristin and Jason Trevino, parents of Chloe, Tyler and Katie, Melissa and Kalen Fredette, parents of Aidan and Isla, and Brian and Gillian Gruber, parents of Felix and Murphy.

He is also survived by his brothers Bill (Nancy) of Oelwein, Iowa, and Bob (Mary) of Morrison, Illinois, as well as his nephews Chris and Josh, and nieces Jennifer, Susan, Sarah, and Anna. Also surviving him is his Aunt Marjorie of Branson, Missouri.

He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and several aunts and uncles.

Memorials may be sent to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mississippi Valley, where Barry volunteered his time. Please send your gift in memory of Barry Black to: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mississippi Valley, 3247 East 35th Street Court, Davenport, IA 52807, or donate online at bbbsmv.org.

Published by Independence Bulletin-Journal on Oct. 7, 2021.