James R. Barry of Evans, GA. passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born in Hartford, Ct., March 15, 1936. His parents, Thomas H. Barry IV and Laura Miller Barry and brother, Thomas H. Barry V, have predeceased him. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen Rose Barry of Evans, Ga, sister, Patricia Barry Harrison, Huntley, Illinois and many nephews and nieces.
Jim received his BA in Sociology from Duke University in 1958, Masters in History Education 1958-59 from University of Hartford. From 1959-1991 Jim taught Social Studies at East Hampton Union Free School District, East Hampton, N.Y. including Social Studies Coordinator from 1980-1991. He brought “creativity” to the classroom. Through his work he had traveled to China, Japan, Thailand, West Africa, Egypt and South America.
Jim was instrumental in starting a student exchange program between E.H. High School and Asahikawa Daigaku High School, Asahikawa, Japan. He presented workshops on Asia to the NYS Council of Social Studies and NY Asia Conference through the 1980’s. He was a board member of the NY Asia Conference, past president of American Field Service- East Hampton Chapter and Past President of East Hampton Teacher’s Association.
Upon retirement, with his interest in history, he collected ancient Greek and Roman coins and studied numismatics at the ANA at Colorado College, Colorado Springs. Jim and his wife were charter and founding members of the Stephen James CSRA Coin Club, he was a life member of the American Numismatic Assoc., member of the Augusta Coin Club, Board Member and Past President of the South Carolina Numismatic Association and a member of various other numismatic clubs. Jim taught numismatic courses and received many awards in recognition of his hobby and written articles for several national numismatic magazines. He is also a retired Coast Guard Auxiliary member. Since retirement Jim and Helen have traveled to New Zealand, Australia, Alaska, Panama Canal and the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
A memorial service will be held at Brandon Wilde November 14 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the CSRA Community Foundation for the CSRA, P. O. Box 31358, Augusta, GA 30903, for the Brandon Wilde Scholarship Fund or the Brandon Wild Rosie Messer Fund. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 David Rd., Augusta, GA 30907, 706 364 8484. Please sign the guest book at www.thomaspoteet.com.
