Barry Russell Flannery Obituary (1966 - 2015)

Barry R. Flannery Holt Passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at age 49. Born March 8, 1966 to William Flannery and Joan Dye in Stuart, Florida. Barry was working with the State of Michigan day to day operations for the motor vehicle pool. He was a former member and baptized at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Lansing. Barry was a big reader who also enjoyed sci-fi movies, Frank Sinatra music and playing cards, specifically Cribbage and Poker. Having grown up on the river, Barry also had a passion for northern Michigan. Barry was known by many a practical jokester and great man. He will be missed dearly by all who remember him. Preceding him in death were his father, William Flannery and his grandparents, Rachel and Marvin Andrews and Anna and John Flannery. Surviving are his son, Duncan Magnus Flannery; mother & step-father, Joan and Carl Dye; sisters, Sharon (Jay) Flannery Towar, Dawn (Brad) Grider, Kimberlee Dye, Kamilla (Shawn) Preston; brother, Patrick (Caroline) Flannery; good friend and former wife, Celene Flannery as well as several nieces & nephews, aunts & uncles and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Duncan's educational fund c/o Sharon Flannery Towar. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com