of Yellville, AR
June 20, 1952 - February 10, 2023
Barry Dale Eppes Sr was born June 20, 1952 in Wynne, Arkansas to Clearance Hardin Eppes and Pearlene Francis Lou Kay. He passed away at his home on February 10, 2023.
When Barry was nineteen years old, he joined the Navy and served a term in Vietnam. He went on to have two children and two-step children and loved his family with his whole heart. He spent his last working years at Marion County Paving and the last ten years of his life working as a ''Professional Grumpa''.
Barry loved spending time outdoors hiking, walking the creek beds looking for artifacts, kayaking and taking his dogs on adventures. He was passionate about sports, mainly football and spent his life cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also loved playing games such as bocce ball, washers, darts, horseshoes, ping pong, shuffleboard and dice with ''The Bent Quarter Club'' which included a select few people who had to have a whole induction before being a member. Anyone could play though, as long as they had a quarter!
He was a major prankster and loved to scare people. Regardless, he loved his wife, kids and grandchildren fiercely and spoiled them all every chance he got. He came from a large family, who he teased for 70 years, but they all knew how much he loved them.
Barry is survived by his wife, Tonya Allene Eppes (Peak) of Yellville; three sons, Barry Eppes JR (Deidre) of Yellville, Spencer Dodillet (Cortney) of Yellville and Zachary Dodillet (Amber) of Yellville; a daughter, Brittany Roberts (Chris) and nine grandchildren, Tatum, Rylee, Gracie, River, Lili, Serephina, Ruby, Zayden and Joanna. He also leaves behind two sisters, Lisa Austin (Carl) of Mountain Home, Angie Jensen (Larry) of Yellville and one brother, Skip Craven of Yellville.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clearance Hardin Eppes and Pearlene Francis Lou Payne (Kay) and his step-father, James Albert Payne. He is also preceded in death by four brothers, Randall Eppes, Lanny Eppes, Keith Eppes and Jamie Payne and two sisters, Judy Campbell and Chrystal Jones.
Services will be Tuesday, February 14th at 2:00 pm at Roller Burns Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at Layton Cemetery in Yellville.
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21 Condolence(s)
Debi Trail
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Tonya my prayers are with you an the family God bless you my friend an neighbor
Heidi Jo Burton
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Love and prayers for our Arkansas cousins!!
Tim Eppes
Monday, February 13, 2023
RIP Barry (COZ)
I always enjoyed seeing all of y'all whenever I got a chance to come up that way. I going to miss seeing you on my next trip that way. My heart go's out to you, Tonya and the whole family. GOD bless all y'all
Suzie Rook
Sunday, February 12, 2023
My condolences to the family. I also share joy in the memories! Suzie.
Rick Bernard
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Prayers for all the family members.
Margaret L Eppes-Vanthof
Sunday, February 12, 2023
RIP Barry
The biggest hug to you and pass it on in heaven.
Love
Muggs
Vicki Roberts
Saturday, February 11, 2023
TONYA MY SYNCERE SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME. I UNDERSTAND MORE THAN YOU KNOW. THE PAIN NEVER GOES AWAY, JUST LESSENS A LITTLE AS TIME GOES BY. IF YOU NEED A SHOULDER PLEASE KNOW THAT I HAVE BROAD ONES AND ALWAYS AVAILABLE. VICKI
Chris and Cristy Edwards
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Our prayers are with you.
Roger Bowen
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Barry was a great brother-in-law . Barry was the one that introduced me to Judy. I’m sorry to hear of his passing.
Kevin and Christine Thomas
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family
Linda Crouch
Saturday, February 11, 2023
So sorry for your loss.
Verlia allen
Saturday, February 11, 2023
So sorry for your loss he will definitely be missed may God bless each and all the family
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Mariah Crespino
Saturday, February 11, 2023
So many prayers for healing and peace. Love you guys so much.
Rick Bernard
Saturday, February 11, 2023
RIP old friend prayers for all the family members.
Kevin and Christine Thomas
Friday, February 10, 2023
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Praying for you and your family
Ardis Payne
Friday, February 10, 2023
Rest well brother..your a angel among our families..
Larry Jenson
Friday, February 10, 2023
Keep climbing those mountains. You will be greatly missed. God Bless.
Verlia allen
Friday, February 10, 2023
So sorry for your loss always enjoyable to talk to may God bless you and your family.
Charita Robison Gregory
Friday, February 10, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Bill & Jodi Elam
Friday, February 10, 2023
Tonya and family we are sorry for your loss.
Roger Barrett