Barry Wilson

Barry Wilson, 76 of Muskogee, passed away on April 10th, 2022 with his children by his side at Brentwood nursing home where he was residing. He was born to the late Roy and Ethel Mae Wilson, February 22nd, 1946 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Barry was the youngest of 2 siblings: late Celestine Rogers (late Tom Rogers) of Muskogee. Barry graduated from Muskogee Central in 1965. After high school, he obtained a master’s degree in special education. He taught at Okay Public School most of his career and retired from Muskogee Public schools. In addition to teaching at public schools, he worked at Eddie Warrior Correctional Facility helping inmates with their educations. Barry was regularly active with his family working concession stands at the ball fields and basketball events. He would do parties with moonwalks, dunk tank, sno-cones, and other miscellaneous vendor things for birthday parties. Barry had a balloon business (Fantasy Enterprises) that he would take to events like the annual fair or places as requested. Barry would dress up as a clown for rodeos. There were many times that he scared his own children by being in costume. Barry married Charla Willmon on January 29th, 1977 in Muskogee. They just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary this year. Charla preceded Barry in death on March 19th of this year and was waiting on him so they could walk thru the pearly gates hand in hand. We can hear Charla now scolding him for taking so long and making her wait for 3 weeks. Barry is survived by three children, Julie Teague (Nate Teague), of Collinsville, Ok, Christopher Wilson (Stephanie Wilson), of Muskogee, and Lindsay Wilson, of Muskogee. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Destiny Tippit, Joshua Graham, Brenden Wilson, Brooklyn Wilson, Noah Teague, Dane Wilson, and Brinley Wilson. He is also survived by 1 great grandchild: Dahlia Martin. Barry was a highly active person always going until major health events stopped that in 2008. Barry was an active Mason, Shriner (went by the name StrawBarry), and part of the Lion’s Club. He would drive the van and transport children to the Shriners hospital in Shreveport. One of his fondest and proudest memories of driving for Shriners was he was able to take one of his grandchildren for treatment several times. Barry loved going out to eat with family and looked forward to those times in the final years. Barry always knew people and made friends everywhere he went. He made impressions on everyone that he met because of his silly and spirited personality. Barry loved to do hobbies and making things throughout his life like: Pretty Punch and Trichem. Barry loved to collect things. Trains were high on that list. He also loved animals and fish especially exotic ones. Anyone that knew Barry also knew that he had candy stashed somewhere nearby to satisfy his sweet tooth. The family will greet friends from 6-8PM, Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral Home. Barry’s life will be celebrated at 2PM, Friday, April 15, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers are: Stan Strickland, Shane Strickland, Brenden Wilson, Nate Teague and Noah Teague. Honorary pallbearers are: Jim Rigler, Chris Wilson, Dane Wilson and Joshua Graham. Funeral services are under the direction of Cornerstone Funeral Home, 1830 N York St, Muskogee, OK 74403. Condolences can be made to the family at www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com.

Barry Wilson

February 22, 1946 - April 10, 2022