1942
Barry
2023
Barry Gourley
June 5, 1942 — August 6, 2023
Barry Thomas Gourley, 81, of Danville, VA, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on June 5, 1942, in Danville, VA, a son of the late Aubrey Willis Gourley and the late Catherine Walton Gourley. He lived all of his life in the Danville area where he worked for Pittsylvania County Public Schools. He taught Government and History at Chatham High School until his retirement. He was a member of College Park Baptist Church where he served as Church Trustee, Sunday School Teacher and as Deacon. In his spare time, he enjoyed trips to the park with his family and traveling to visit relatives and explore new locations.
He was married to Alice Shelton Gourley who predeceased him on December 5, 2020.
He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Alice Gourley of the home; two sisters-in-law, Joan Yeatts and Susan Elliott (Milton); a brother-in-law, Bruce Moran; his much-loved cousins; and two fur babies, James and Lilly.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 4:00 PM from the graveside at Highland Burial Park with the Reverend Dr. Gary Tucker officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations be made to College Park Baptist Church, 1104 South Main Street, Danville, VA 24541.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memory Wall at www.townesfuneralhome.com The Gourley family has entrusted arrangements to Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main St., Danville, VA, 434-793-1211.
He was born on June 5, 1942, in Danville, VA, a son of the late Aubrey Willis Gourley and the late Catherine Walton Gourley. He lived all of his life in the Danville area where he worked for Pittsylvania County Public Schools. He taught Government and History at Chatham High School until his retirement. He was a member of College Park Baptist Church where he served as Church Trustee, Sunday School Teacher and as Deacon. In his spare time, he enjoyed trips to the park with his family and traveling to visit relatives and explore new locations.
He was married to Alice Shelton Gourley who predeceased him on December 5, 2020.
He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Alice Gourley of the home; two sisters-in-law, Joan Yeatts and Susan Elliott (Milton); a brother-in-law, Bruce Moran; his much-loved cousins; and two fur babies, James and Lilly.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 4:00 PM from the graveside at Highland Burial Park with the Reverend Dr. Gary Tucker officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations be made to College Park Baptist Church, 1104 South Main Street, Danville, VA 24541.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memory Wall at www.townesfuneralhome.com The Gourley family has entrusted arrangements to Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main St., Danville, VA, 434-793-1211.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Barry Gourley, please visit our flower store.
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