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Barry Marcellus Dinsmore
Barry Marcellus Dinsmore, 60, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 6:58 PM Monday, May 22, 2017 at his home. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO. Private burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery in New London, MO. Friends and family are invited to Barry's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be held from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Friday, May 26, 2017 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. Barry was born September 23, 1956, in Hannibal, MO to James and Clara Williams Dinsmore. He was married to his high school sweetheart and companion of over 44 years, Norma Lewis, on May 28, 1994 in Hannibal, Missouri. She survives. Other survivors include his daughter, Ja'Net "Marcy" Daniels (Dennis) of Kirkwood, MO; one brother, Terrence Dinsmore (Dori) of Evanston, IL; one sister, Kamala Williams (Tony) of Memphis, TN; two grandchildren, Bianca Roper and Quincy Daniels; and two nieces, Gabrielle Dinsmore and Gwendolyn Dinsmore. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Barry was preceded in death by his parents. Barry was employed as a Receiving Operator at the General Mills Plant in Hannibal where he has worked for a number of years. Barry took pride in his work. Regardless of the job, Barry strived to do his best and always made safety a priority. Skilled at being able to fix just about anything, Barry worked in the maintenance department at Allied Maintenance at American Cyanamid for many years prior to General Mills. Barry loved the people he worked with. Although they started as coworkers, he developed lifelong friends and brothers through the jobs he has held. When Barry wasn’t working, music was in the air. No matter the time, day or night, he could be found with Jazz or Funk playing in the background, while he was playing along with his bass. Although he didn’t read music, playing by ear came natural for him. Growing up in Hannibal, he performed with the bands Solid Soul and then later with the Manicongo. In more recent years, he would have impromptu jam sessions with his friends, his son in law and even his grandchildren. Music was important, but the people in his life meant everything to him. Barry loved to give his time, resources or unsolicited “colorful” words of wisdom. He captured a room with his stories. Rarely using someone’s actual name, Barry often created a special nickname for those he loved. Barry never met a stranger, and loved striking up a conversation with someone he just met. He maintained loyal, lifelong connections with childhood friends, family and his high school sweetheart. Through ups and downs he was dedicated to his family. Barry also loved history and learning how things operated. These interests along with music helped create a deep connection with his grandchildren. He would call to check in on his family and friends. It’s in these visits or phone calls he would give a listening ear and sometimes a mouthful of advice worded in a way only Barry could deliver. In addition to his music, Barry was known for his BBQ. He loved to host BBQ's and fish fry's where he could showcase his grill master skills using his special technique to barbecue the perfect slab of ribs. Barry appreciated the simple things; music, good food with friends and a card game was time well spent. Although Hannibal was home, Barry enjoyed visiting and traveling to new places. Trips to San Diego, New Orleans, Destin, FL and the Stax Museum in Memphis were some of his favorites. Many will also remember Barry’s obsession with weather. Reading the Farmer’s Almanac daily, he also always watched the Weather Channel, and was on a first name basis with most of the meteorologists. Barry loved to update his friends on the forecast. No matter where his daughter traveled, he would keep her current on the weather condition and remind her to “always be prepared”. Known as Bear, Barry D., Uncle Barry and a host of other names, Barry lived a life full of love and music. He will always be remembered with a big smile, and his one of a kind dance move; his fingers snapping, toes tapping and thumping the bass. He deeply loved the people in his life. He cherished his family and friends and always treasured the time that they were able to share together. Barry was a Christian by faith and baptized as a child at Eighth and Center Street Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Honorary pallbearers will be Terrence Dinsmore, Steven Kyer, Dennis Daniels, Lonnie Kerr, Derek Lewis, Derek Lewis II, and Quincy Daniels.September 23, 1956 - May 22, 201709/23/195605/22/2017
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