Barris "Tony" Waltonio Gavin's Obituary
Barris “Tony” Waltonio Gavin, 45, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019, in his residence.
Barris was born March 21, 1973, in Decatur, to Barris Lawrence and Janice Yolanda (Parks) Gavin. He attended Stephen Decatur High School. He was a member of Resurrection Life Church. Barris enjoyed his friends, movies, darts, shooting pool and simply life in general.
He is survived by his five children, Tyler Gavin of Decatur, IL, Cassidy Gavin of Columbia, MO, Barris Waltonio Gavin, Jr of Mt. Zion, IL, Lillian Gavin of Decatur, IL, and Kearris Gavin of Springfield, IL; his grandchild, Cy’riah Gavin; his parents, Barris and Janice Gavin of Decatur, IL; his sister, Nichele Gavin of Decatur, IL; his niece, Tara Gavin; his nephew, Jayden Gavin and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Barris Gavin will be 1 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2019, at Resurrection Life Church 1085 West McKinley Avenue, Decatur. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday before the service at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
The family of Barris Gavin is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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