He graduated from Philadelphia High School in 1979. After school, he worked on the family cattle farm. Barry loved spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, but his greatest joy was being with his family. He was a member of Noxapater Baptist Church.
Barry is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Judy Alexander Holton.
Pallbearers are David Alexander, Stanley Alexander, Danny Alexander, Ferrell Alexander, Danny Holton and Hugh Barrier.