Mr. Barry Eugene Thomasson, affectionately known as "Squirrell", transitioned from earth to life everlasting on April 27, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by family.

Barry was born on August 7, 1961 in Bedford, VA to John Lewis Thomasson and Iris Oneita Woolfolk Nash. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Felicia Thomasson; his maternal grandparents, Mabel W. and Adolphus Burrell; his paternal grandparents, Oakie T. Thomasson and Geneva Bonds Thomasson.

Barry was a lifelong member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. He loved the Lord and he enjoyed reading his bible. He was known for his happy spirit and his fun-loving personality. Barry loved sports-especially cheering for UVA and the New England Patriots. He also enjoyed fast cars and spending time with family and friends, and he was often the life of the party. He had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone in need.

Barry played little league baseball on a team that represented Bedford, Virginia, in the World Series. He graduated in 1979 from Liberty High School, where he played basketball. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served as a military police officer.

Barry is survived by his father, John L. Thomasson; his mother, Iris Oneita Nash; his stepfather, James H. Nash; his son Eric L. Robertson and his wife, Ashley of Forest, VA; daughters, Christina Harris and her husband, Joe, and Felicia Barro both of Indianapolis, IN; seven grandchildren: Cameron, Kamya, Jordyn, Hallie, Jaxson, Larry and Quincy; a special cousin whom he loved as a sister, Robin Braxton and her husband Steve; special cousins, Shelby Selden and Wendell Williams; his aunts, Carolyn Keith and Bernice Gills and her husband William; his uncles, Glenn Thomasson and Paul Johnson; and a host of loving family and friends whom he loved dearly.

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness

for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;

thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.