Celebrating the life of
Kevin S. Barry
January 21, 1955 - July 07, 2018
Kevin S. Barry, 63, died Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by his loving family.
The Savannah native was a lifelong resident of Savannah and Tybee Island. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Catholic faith. Kevin retired as a law enforcement officer with the Chatham County Police after more than thirty years of service. He was a member of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee and he loved fishing.
He is predeceased by his parents, Richard and Gertrude Barry; and his brother, Richard Barry.
Surviving are his wife, Debra L. Barry; his children, Amanda B. Willoughby (Randall), and Kevin S. Barry, Jr. (Summer); his sisters, Mary Edgerly Pitts, Sheila A. Barry, Bernadette Taylor, and Christina Patton; a brother, John Barry; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Remembrances may be made to the 200 Club of the Coastal Empire, P.O. Box 1922, Savannah, GA 31402 or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
What a long and rewarding life it sounds like the Barry family was able to enjoy!!! Please be comforted by the promise at “1Thessalonians 4:14”, knowing that there is hope for the ones we have loss in death which can be very heartwarming. I share my condolences with the family.
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Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and brother. Kevin and I worked together at Savannah Tech. He was always smiling and ready with a joke. It was my great pleasure to have met and known him. He was a dedicated employee and great man. Eternal rest grant unto Kevin, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Claire (Pimentel) Kitchen Rincon, GA
- Claire (Pimentel) Kitchen, Rincon, GA
To Debbie and Family, It was so good to have spent some time with both you and Kevin last year here in Limerick. We will fondly remember Kevin and his big personality when he came to visit his family roots. He certainly left his mark and will always be remembered by my family and I. Ar Dheis DÉ Go Raibh a Anam (May he rest in peace)
- Ger McCoy, Limerick City, Ireland.,
Kevin, your family and friends are going to miss you so much. However, our memories will keep you close always in our thoughts and hearts. R.I.P. Kevin, for the many Barry Angels gone before you now, wait to show you your new home. Know our love is always with you.That love will be in the memories of the stories we will tell as the years go by. We all look forward to the day we are all joined together in God's kingdom.
- Georgia (Shuman) Foss & Elliott Foss, Guyton, GA
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family and friends.
- Jim Woods , Savannah , GA
My sincere sympathy to Debbie, Amanda,Kevin and all the family. Kevin was a true gentleman and I am blessed to have had the privilege to have spent time with him and Debbie just over a year ago.Heaven’s gain is our loss.God rest you Kevin. Sleep in the arms of the Angels. Geraldine Clifford
- Geraldine Clifford , Greystones,Ireland,
My sincere sympathy to Debbie, Amanda,Kevin and all the family. Kevin was a true gentleman and I am blessed to have had the privilege to have spent time with him and Debbie just over a year ago.Heaven’s gain is our loss.God rest you Kevin. Sleep in the arms of the Angels. Geraldine Clifford
- Geraldine Clifford , Greystones,Ireland,
Mary, I was so sorry to read about your brother's death. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
- Roz Evans, Savannah, GA
Words can’t make the pain and sadness go away but please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. He will be remembered.
- Joan Sibilio , Savannah, Georgia
Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. Kevin was a true protector of many. A powerful role model. I will always remember Kevin laugh, and wonderful kindness. May all your special memories help you through the difficult times ahead. My prayers are with you and the family, always. I won't be in town for the services, but I will have you in my thoughts and prayers. I KNOE Kevin has joined his family in Heaven. Love, Lisa
- Lisa Weaver Taylor, Savannah Ga, Ga
Kevin, I know I will have to say goodbye to you for the last time. “I will hold onto our memories the ones that are so dear. To try to keep you always close now you are not here. You were called home, it was your time. But it is so true you have left a legacy. There was no one like you. You are very special and I want to say I feel lost in many ways that you are not here. I will never forget you and I know that I have been blessed to have you for my Brother because you were the best…”
- Sheila A .Barry, ,
What a joy it was to work with you. You kept me smiling. I will never forget you. God’s speed. RIP buddy! ???
- Jo McCutchen, Savannah, Ga
Kevin and I worked together at CCPD from 1990-2000. He was funny and always kind to me, from the first time I met him. I loved what a smart aleck he could be, and his sarcasm was right up my alley. When he became President of the CCPA, I was secretary. Kevin conducted the board meetings like one big family dinner and each one was so much fun!! I miss many things about my time at CCPD, and many people. He was right at the top of the list. I pray for peace and comfort for his family. God Bless.
- LeiAnn Sapp, Guyton, GA
Kevin always greeted me with a smile when I came in the courthouse for work - and always called me ‘Cathy Lee’. I don’t know where he came up with that nickname, but it always put a smile on my face. My sincere condolences to the family - it’s so hard to lose a loved one.
- Cathy Hensley, Midway, GA
Words of comfort are difficult to find right now. Our hearts grieve with Kevin's passing. We knew he would leave us, but the loss is still most difficult. Heartfelt sympathy and love to Debra, Amanda and Kevin. Stay strong - we're here for you. Please call on us for anything.
- Diane and Skip Sasser, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. My dad worked with Kevin at the Courthouse as a Bluecoat together and always spoke highly of him. I know dad greeted Kevin with open arms in Heaven! My condolences to the Barry family.
- Andria Sibilio Douglas , Savannah , Ga
Mary and all the Barry Family, please accept my condolences. Kevin was a very sweet, kind man, loved by all. May God comfort you and give you peace.
- Mary Brown Woods, Tybee Island, GA
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Barry Family. May our Lord and Saviour carry him home to Victory. Kevin was a very fine Southern Irish gentleman. Always smiling, always friendly, always honourable, and true. He was a part of the very fabric of Tybee and the old island will not be the same.
- Brown-Patillo Family, Tybee & Savannah, GA
Kevin was fun to work with at CCPD. His sense of humor made me laugh many times. My condolences to you and all the family.
- Irene Pennington , Savannah , GA
Kevin: You have been taken too soon. It was a pleasure working with you for many years at CCPD. You will be missed by everyone. RIP
- Ted Workman, Savannah, Ga
Words cannot express the sorrow Marie and I feel. May God hold him in his hands.
- Dan and Marie Fogarty, Savannah, GA
He was a fine officer and a wonderful person. Prayers to the family
- Lynn F Webber, Savannah, Ga.
God Bless Debbie and her children and grandchildren. Kevin Sr. had a huge personality and a huge heart. He will be greatly missed.
- Alexia Pittas Webster, Savannah, GA
My prayers and thoughts for his family. I will remember him always laughing and having such a crazy sense of humor. Rest easy sir, you have earned it and then some. I will carry on that sense of humor you had with the new guys at CCPD.
- Lea Williams , Bloomingdale, Ga
God Speed, my friend. Rest easy and I know I'll see you again.
- Sgt Tommy Sexton, Ret CCPD, Guyton, Georgia
Love you brother! We will see you one day in heaven find us a Tackle shop we can find the fish.
- Stuart Murray and Joanne, Pace, FL
To the family may you find peace in knowning Kevin is how at rest with no more pain. I was glad I had the chance to talk with him last Thursday and he was able to talk with me. I enjoyed working with Kevin with the Chatham County Police Dept. We worked many hours in the crime scene section. He was always right by your side. Thanks for letting me be a friend and coworking with him. Ron Nichols. Ret. Lt. CCPD.
- Ron Nichols, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your loss. Kevin was a very good person and a great Police Officer. R.I.P. Kevin.
- Bernadette Strickland , Midway, GA
To the family of Sgt. Kevin Barry, you all have oyr most sincere condolences at the loss of a wonderful person. He was always willing to help me with anything we needed in the Communications Center and in any other capacity where needed. He was also a great friend. May the Lord bless you and guve you strength in the days ahead. Sincerely, Diane Pinckney Savannah Polce Communications
- Diane Pinckney, Savannah, Ga
Kevin Barry always had a nice word to say to everyone. After I changed careers and direction to become a Police Officer, Kevin told me several times that he knew I was a cop all along, even when I was practicing law. I will miss his comments and asides. RIP
- Kevin J. Street, Troy, Alabama
May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Rest Easy, Sir.
- Corporal Brian Spence (Savannah Police Department), Savannah , GA
May the Perpetual Light Shine upon him.....You were a good policeman, get some rest now Kevin, we got it from here.
- Bill Harvey, Ephrata , PA
May you rest in the arms of the Lord who formed you from the dust of the earth. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Veronica DeBorde, Savannah , Ga
R.I.P. so sad to hear of Kevin passing. May the family find peace in wonderful memories of time together.
- Sandra, ,
Uncle Kevin I will miss you Dearly you always had me and Amanda laughing constantly? I will always remember all the fun times we all had,I love you very much and will never forget you,Aunt Debbie,Lil Kevin And Amanda I love you all and im so sorry for this diffucult time we all will go through but we will all go through it together as a Family? love your Niece Tina And Your Great Niece Maggie
- Tina And Maggie Edgerly , Tybee , Ga
What a long and rewarding life it sounds like the Barry family was able to enjoy!!! Please be comforted by the promise at “1Thessalonians 4:14”, knowing that there is hope for the ones we have loss in death which can be very heartwarming. I share my condolences with the family.
- , ,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and brother. Kevin and I worked together at Savannah Tech. He was always smiling and ready with a joke. It was my great pleasure to have met and known him. He was a dedicated employee and great man. Eternal rest grant unto Kevin, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Claire (Pimentel) Kitchen Rincon, GA
- Claire (Pimentel) Kitchen, Rincon, GA
To Debbie and Family, It was so good to have spent some time with both you and Kevin last year here in Limerick. We will fondly remember Kevin and his big personality when he came to visit his family roots. He certainly left his mark and will always be remembered by my family and I. Ar Dheis DÉ Go Raibh a Anam (May he rest in peace)
- Ger McCoy, Limerick City, Ireland.,
Kevin, your family and friends are going to miss you so much. However, our memories will keep you close always in our thoughts and hearts. R.I.P. Kevin, for the many Barry Angels gone before you now, wait to show you your new home. Know our love is always with you.That love will be in the memories of the stories we will tell as the years go by. We all look forward to the day we are all joined together in God's kingdom.
- Georgia (Shuman) Foss & Elliott Foss, Guyton, GA
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family and friends.
- Jim Woods , Savannah , GA
My sincere sympathy to Debbie, Amanda,Kevin and all the family. Kevin was a true gentleman and I am blessed to have had the privilege to have spent time with him and Debbie just over a year ago.Heaven’s gain is our loss.God rest you Kevin. Sleep in the arms of the Angels. Geraldine Clifford
- Geraldine Clifford , Greystones,Ireland,
My sincere sympathy to Debbie, Amanda,Kevin and all the family. Kevin was a true gentleman and I am blessed to have had the privilege to have spent time with him and Debbie just over a year ago.Heaven’s gain is our loss.God rest you Kevin. Sleep in the arms of the Angels. Geraldine Clifford
- Geraldine Clifford , Greystones,Ireland,
Mary, I was so sorry to read about your brother's death. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
- Roz Evans, Savannah, GA
Words can’t make the pain and sadness go away but please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. He will be remembered.
- Joan Sibilio , Savannah, Georgia
Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. Kevin was a true protector of many. A powerful role model. I will always remember Kevin laugh, and wonderful kindness. May all your special memories help you through the difficult times ahead. My prayers are with you and the family, always. I won't be in town for the services, but I will have you in my thoughts and prayers. I KNOE Kevin has joined his family in Heaven. Love, Lisa
- Lisa Weaver Taylor, Savannah Ga, Ga
Kevin, I know I will have to say goodbye to you for the last time. “I will hold onto our memories the ones that are so dear. To try to keep you always close now you are not here. You were called home, it was your time. But it is so true you have left a legacy. There was no one like you. You are very special and I want to say I feel lost in many ways that you are not here. I will never forget you and I know that I have been blessed to have you for my Brother because you were the best…”
- Sheila A .Barry, ,
What a joy it was to work with you. You kept me smiling. I will never forget you. God’s speed. RIP buddy! ???
- Jo McCutchen, Savannah, Ga
Kevin and I worked together at CCPD from 1990-2000. He was funny and always kind to me, from the first time I met him. I loved what a smart aleck he could be, and his sarcasm was right up my alley. When he became President of the CCPA, I was secretary. Kevin conducted the board meetings like one big family dinner and each one was so much fun!! I miss many things about my time at CCPD, and many people. He was right at the top of the list. I pray for peace and comfort for his family. God Bless.
- LeiAnn Sapp, Guyton, GA
Kevin always greeted me with a smile when I came in the courthouse for work - and always called me ‘Cathy Lee’. I don’t know where he came up with that nickname, but it always put a smile on my face. My sincere condolences to the family - it’s so hard to lose a loved one.
- Cathy Hensley, Midway, GA
Words of comfort are difficult to find right now. Our hearts grieve with Kevin's passing. We knew he would leave us, but the loss is still most difficult. Heartfelt sympathy and love to Debra, Amanda and Kevin. Stay strong - we're here for you. Please call on us for anything.
- Diane and Skip Sasser, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. My dad worked with Kevin at the Courthouse as a Bluecoat together and always spoke highly of him. I know dad greeted Kevin with open arms in Heaven! My condolences to the Barry family.
- Andria Sibilio Douglas , Savannah , Ga
Mary and all the Barry Family, please accept my condolences. Kevin was a very sweet, kind man, loved by all. May God comfort you and give you peace.
- Mary Brown Woods, Tybee Island, GA
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Barry Family. May our Lord and Saviour carry him home to Victory. Kevin was a very fine Southern Irish gentleman. Always smiling, always friendly, always honourable, and true. He was a part of the very fabric of Tybee and the old island will not be the same.
- Brown-Patillo Family, Tybee & Savannah, GA
Kevin was fun to work with at CCPD. His sense of humor made me laugh many times. My condolences to you and all the family.
- Irene Pennington , Savannah , GA
Kevin: You have been taken too soon. It was a pleasure working with you for many years at CCPD. You will be missed by everyone. RIP
- Ted Workman, Savannah, Ga
Words cannot express the sorrow Marie and I feel. May God hold him in his hands.
- Dan and Marie Fogarty, Savannah, GA
He was a fine officer and a wonderful person. Prayers to the family
- Lynn F Webber, Savannah, Ga.
God Bless Debbie and her children and grandchildren. Kevin Sr. had a huge personality and a huge heart. He will be greatly missed.
- Alexia Pittas Webster, Savannah, GA
My prayers and thoughts for his family. I will remember him always laughing and having such a crazy sense of humor. Rest easy sir, you have earned it and then some. I will carry on that sense of humor you had with the new guys at CCPD.
- Lea Williams , Bloomingdale, Ga
God Speed, my friend. Rest easy and I know I'll see you again.
- Sgt Tommy Sexton, Ret CCPD, Guyton, Georgia
Love you brother! We will see you one day in heaven find us a Tackle shop we can find the fish.
- Stuart Murray and Joanne, Pace, FL
To the family may you find peace in knowning Kevin is how at rest with no more pain. I was glad I had the chance to talk with him last Thursday and he was able to talk with me. I enjoyed working with Kevin with the Chatham County Police Dept. We worked many hours in the crime scene section. He was always right by your side. Thanks for letting me be a friend and coworking with him. Ron Nichols. Ret. Lt. CCPD.
- Ron Nichols, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your loss. Kevin was a very good person and a great Police Officer. R.I.P. Kevin.
- Bernadette Strickland , Midway, GA
To the family of Sgt. Kevin Barry, you all have oyr most sincere condolences at the loss of a wonderful person. He was always willing to help me with anything we needed in the Communications Center and in any other capacity where needed. He was also a great friend. May the Lord bless you and guve you strength in the days ahead. Sincerely, Diane Pinckney Savannah Polce Communications
- Diane Pinckney, Savannah, Ga
Kevin Barry always had a nice word to say to everyone. After I changed careers and direction to become a Police Officer, Kevin told me several times that he knew I was a cop all along, even when I was practicing law. I will miss his comments and asides. RIP
- Kevin J. Street, Troy, Alabama
May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Rest Easy, Sir.
- Corporal Brian Spence (Savannah Police Department), Savannah , GA
May the Perpetual Light Shine upon him.....You were a good policeman, get some rest now Kevin, we got it from here.
- Bill Harvey, Ephrata , PA
May you rest in the arms of the Lord who formed you from the dust of the earth. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Veronica DeBorde, Savannah , Ga
R.I.P. so sad to hear of Kevin passing. May the family find peace in wonderful memories of time together.
- Sandra, ,
Uncle Kevin I will miss you Dearly you always had me and Amanda laughing constantly? I will always remember all the fun times we all had,I love you very much and will never forget you,Aunt Debbie,Lil Kevin And Amanda I love you all and im so sorry for this diffucult time we all will go through but we will all go through it together as a Family? love your Niece Tina And Your Great Niece Maggie
- Tina And Maggie Edgerly , Tybee , Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

