Barry E. Funk

March 6, 1949 - October 7, 2020

Barry E. Funk, age 71 years, a resident of Marion and a former resident of Vienna, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 5:55 PM at his home. Barry was born March 6, 1949 in Creal Springs Township, Johnson County, Illinois. He was the son of Freddie F. and Evelyn M. (Simmons) Funk. On October 15, 1972, Barry was united in marriage to Patty Boner at West Vienna, Illinois. She survives. Other survivors include: his children – Kimberly (Craig Eastwood) Evetts of Creal Springs, Mark Funk of Tunnel Hill, Robert (Abbey) Funk of Tunnel Hill, Barry N. “Nickie” Funk of Tunnel Hill, and Elizabeth (R.J. Marks) Funk of Creal Springs; 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, a sister – Toni (Lyman) Taylor of Creal Springs, a brother – David R. Funk of New Columbia; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, Barry was preceded in death by a brother – Fred F. “Bud” Funk, Jr. Barry had been employed in his youth as a construction worker. Later, he worked for many years as a deck hand, and later as a cook, by ACBL (American Commercial Barge Lines). Barry was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. A graveside service honoring the life of Barry E. Funk will be conducted Tuesday afternoon, October 13, 2020, at 2 PM at New Salem Cemetery, 2147 Creal Springs Road, Creal Springs, Illinois 62922. Pastor Les Buie will officiate. Those attending the service are invited to gather at the cemetery by 1:45 PM Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Memorials may be made to the Family and mailed in care of Bailey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 695, Vienna, Illinois 62995. Please make checks payable to Patty Funk.