Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

BARRY WAYNE RANCIFER

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was born in McGehee, Arkansas on January 25, 1971 to Irma Roston. Barry confessed his faith in Christ at a young age, while continuing to show his faith in God throughout his lifetime. Barry was a loving friend, minister, and giver through Christ in a myriad of ways. Barry gave his first message as a minister at the Rock of Ages Missionary Baptist Church in Maumelle, Ark., where Pastor Mackey resides.

He worked for many years in management positions at UPS, FedEx, and L’Oréal. Barry was known for his strong faith in the Lord and his unconditio­nal love to his family and friends. Aside from his work life, Barry was active in his community and giving back to others. He loved to spend his holidays serving the homeless at the Salvation Army for a countless amount of years. In his earlier years, he was also active with the prison ministry. Barry loved nature, riding bikes with his youngest son Braelyn Rancifer, meditating, creating new healthy recipes, working out(where he previously joined a local gym to a loving group of people), sharing the word of God with others, and much more.

Mr. Rancifer passed peacefully in nature into the arms of the Lord confirmed on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother Irma T. Roston and his older brother Darrelle Roston. To celebrate and cherish his memory, he is survived by two daughters: Bria Rancifer of Maumelle, Arkansas and Kailee Housley of Fayettevil­le, Arkansas; three sons: Braelyn Rancifer and Brendan Rancifer of Maumelle, Arkansas; Chase Rancifer of Springdale, Arkansas; six sisters: Annette Kimble and Jeanette Archie of Las Vegas, Nev.; Marilyn Danzy of Torrance, Calif.; Sandra Patterson and Linda Roston of Kansas City, Kan.; Jacqueline Roston of Peoria, Ill.; five brothers: Charles (Celcia) Cole of Los Angeles, Calif.; Charlie Roston and Calvin Roston of Kansas City Kan.; Patrick Williams of Ellicott City, Md.; Lawrence (Jessica) Rancifer of Naples, Fla. He was a loving grandfathe­r to one beautiful grandchild, Hazel Braswell.

Services will be held at the Willis Funeral Home Chapel, 101 North Park Street, McGehee, Ark. on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Strickland Memorial Cemetery, McGehee. Services have been entrusted to Willis Funeral Home.

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