Barry Wayne Turner-Hunt

Barry Turner-Hunt

“To live in the heart of another is to never die~”
Barry Turner Hunt passed from this life on Sunday, March 14th 2021. A longtime resident of York, SC, Barry was loved by many. Always the perfect southern host, Barry loved to entertain, was a loyal friend and a dedicated husband and Dad. His daughters were his greatest gift~
He is survived by his husband, Wendell Hunt, daughters, India Reynolds (Seth), Lily Turner (Stephen Ramey), mother, Hazel Turner Harmon (Dale) and brother, L. Turner...and Melrose, his beloved Papillon. Barry is preceded in death by his father, Tommy Turner and Geisha Marie, his first beloved Papillon.
Barry began his life in Casar, NC, graduated from Burns High School in Shelby in 1978 and followed his passion for design at the International Fine Arts College of Fashion in Miami. He was an excellent seamster and designer. He enjoyed creating many dresses for his beloved daughters and many drapes for his (and others) homes. Barry also had a long career as a Visual Merchandising Manager for Hudson’s Department Store in Shelby and Belk stores.
Barry felt much sentiment when he spotted cardinals, for they are symbolic of a loved one who has passed. He believed when you saw one it meant a loved one was with you. For him, he felt the loving presence of his Grandmother Avis Turner upon spotting a cardinal. In the spirit of Barry, may we who love him know he will forever be the cardinal in our window.
A Celebration of Life will be held in York in June 2021. Date to be determined.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.
Bratton Funeral Home in York, SC is serving the Turner-Hunt family.