Barry W Perrin

Barry W. Perrin passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the age of 66.

A beautiful tribute to Barry written by his family.

Finding the words to share that my husband Barry has passed away is incredibly difficult. We are broken, but at peace knowing he is in heaven, in the presence of our Lord Jesus-dancing with our Ashley. I imagine he will soon be fishing with his dad, playing golf with his brothers, and catching up with his mom, my mom, and Sissie. He is and will forever be my person.

Our rollercoaster life together has brought us full circle – it’s been exciting, fun, crazy, happy, sad, and everything in between. I am thankful for having Barry as my wingman, travel buddy, soulmate, party animal, and dancing fool of a husband. He always made me laugh when I wanted to cry. We’ve weathered a flood, a hurricane, the loss of a daughter, a quadruple bypass, and strokes.

I want to remember his dry humor, his beautiful hazel eyes, his spiked-up hair, designer shirts, red Vans, wacky socks, and the scent of his Orvis cologne. So many memories are tattooed on my heart. I miss his laughter and his singing “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” when we fought, and “Maggie May” when he wanted to say something. I will miss all his silly shenanigans, from keeping up with the latest dance trends like the Stanky Leg and Nae Nae, to keeping me informed about LSU women’s basketball. His wide range of music on our long rides, from the 70s to Hootie and the Blowfish to Imagine Dragons, always made our journeys special.

Barry was a special man, a girls’ dad who loved dance recitals, music, plays, and building props. He went along with all my adventures and was the best dad to our Ashley and Brooke, and to our exchange student son, Oliver. He was the proudest grandfather to Abigail, Maximo, and Millie, and a great-grandfather to Ashlyn. Just like the words in the play *Wicked*: “Because I knew you… I have been changed for good.” Je’tiam, Finbar  ~ Marguerite

Dear Dad,
I will always be your Baby Girl. My family is suffering a great loss. Words can’t begin to tell you how amazing of a man my father was. My dad always showed up, dressed up, built & created anything his girls asked for. He was the type of man from a fairytale. Most of his jokes included some type of artifact that only himself found funny. He loved his coffee black at any time of day. He was by the book & true classic man. We had our own things watching law & order SVU, redoing hardwood floors at the local Feed & Seed or stopping by anyone’s house who needed a project done. The list goes on…I never minded because it was quality time with dad. Dad was kindhearted, loved to dance to music and sing a toon that matched the mood. My dad was a family man to his core. Going to miss my wake-up calls to the babies before and after school as well as You pushing the babies on the swing. Millie’s going to miss the song you sung every time, she now refers to you as the chorus “Na Na”. Máximo loved having someone to be in the breakfast club with and admired your toolboxes. But I think I’ll be the one to miss you the most. You were a vital part of our family, the one who always kept the wheels rolling (and made sure they had air in them too) the best dad I could ever ask for. Bear claws and coffee won’t be the same without you. Love You - Baby Girl ~ Brooke

Here’s to the man that was a father figure to many but especially an incredible one to me. A man that never met a stranger. He had a laugh that was unforgettable. He was the best girl dad and the only man I know that truly loved studio life and all that comes with it just as much as we do. To know him was to love him & he was loved by so so many. Since 2007 he mourned to see my mom again and we take comfort in knowing he’s catching her up in heaven and telling her all his favorite details about my Ashlyn as well as Millie & Maximo. He was more than a grandfather to me in all the best ways possible & the best pawpaw bear to Brooke & I’s littles. I hope he knew just how much he meant to the people around him. Here’s to always being your “baby grand”  ~ Abigail

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barry's memory to the charity of your choice.

You are welcome to share your thoughts and memories of Barry in his guestbook by visiting Lnhughes.com .

Barry’s arrangements were entrusted to LN Hughes Funeral Services.