Birth date: Mar 13, 1952 Death date: Jun 21, 2011
Decatur-Barry L. Billman, 59, of Decatur, passed away, June 21, 2011 at his home with his loving family at his bedside. Per his wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A private celebration of his life will be held at a later d Read Obituary
Barry is a true renaissance man. He can build things, write, draw, paint, compose music. He is a good friend to me. He is someone I admire. I speak of him in the present tense because I will never think of him as part of the past. For me, he is in the eternal moment, behind the sheer veil that separates illusion from reality. Nashville, TN
Sorry this is late, but I just learned of Barry's passing. Met him a couple years ago when a friend and I recorded a CD at his house. It took several months to complete, so I got to know Barry a little. I found we were of like mind on many things, and enjoyed our too few BS sessions after CD work was done. Barry was a unique soul. God's peace to Susie and the rest of the family.JR Blue Mound, IL US
Susan Aunt June and familyYou have our deepest sympathy.Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.Love Aunt Alice Denner and Jeff & Pam Ferren Marshalltown, IA US
I would never have been the musical Animal I am without Barry's help, and moral support. I'm sure gonna miss him. Warrensburg, IL US
Susan & Family,So sorry for your loss. Barry was a great & talented guy! You will have so many memories! You are in our thoughts & prayers.God be with you.Tom & Diana Koehler Warrensburg, IL US
Though we have never been fortunate enough to have ever met Barry we know his sister Debbie who has longtime been a friend of ours. We extend to you all our condolences as you celebrate his life and his legacy upon his passing. It's obvious he had a deep reservoir of talents that brought joy to many familiar with his artistic abilities. Those kinds of lasting memories make us long for that inevitable reunion of ressurected body and spirit all the more with our loved ones. May you all be sustained by your faith and knowledge of that which is yet to come to pass. The psalmist said it well, "Cast thy burden upon the Lord and He shall sustain thee." Psalm 55:22 May God bless your family and friends that share your loss of Barry. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.Kenny & Janet Hutcheson, Indianola,IA Indianola, IA
Dear Eunice and Family,I have many fond memories of Barry… so sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Ann Barnes Carrithers Cincinnati, OH US
I was so sorry to hear about Barry. May the Lord comfort you, may his light shine upon you and may he lift you up in spirit! In my prayers! Toccoa, GA US
Eunice, Debbi, David, and Family – I'm very sorry about the loss of Barry. While I hadn't seen Barry in years, I have found memories of him from our childhood. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Love Scott West Des Moines, IA US
Our thoughts and prayers are with Barry and the Family Merrimack, NH US
