Barry Lee Hurlock
March 1, 1951 - December 22, 2024
Barry Lee Hurlock, age 73, of Newark, DE, passed away at his residence on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Born in Coatesville, PA on March 1, 1951, he was a son of the late Henry E. Hurlock, Jr. and Janet Hope (Meyers) Peace. Upon graduating from Octorara High School in Atglen, PA, Barry proudly enlisted in the US Air Force where he was stationed at the Dover Air Force Base. Following his honorable discharge, he went to work for Conrail for the next 25 years. Barry attended the University of Delaware where he received his degree in project management. After retirement, he was employed with Erickson Senior Living for 10 years as a project manager.
Barry was an avid Eagles fan. He enjoyed going to the beach and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Barry will always be remembered for his love of sitting in his treehouse while sipping his tea.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry, Darry, and Tarry Peace. Barry is survived by his children, Melissa Hurlock (Damon), Steven Hurlock, and Jamie Fix (Chris); siblings, Debbie Munk, Cathy Renshaw (Earl), Larry Peace, Garry Peace (Robin), Valerie Murr, and Michele Meginley (Warren); grandchildren, Jace and Lilly Rector; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 12:30 pm. A committal service will follow in the chapel of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
Wanda Glenn Reed
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I have so many wonderful memories with Barry. He was a great person, a best friend. I am so thankful we reconnected. I will miss him but remember him always.
Aaron and Kristy
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. No words can ease the pain. But just know Steve that we are herefor you if you need anything!
Mary Oconnor
Steve, my deepest condolences to you and your family. As you know your Dad was a good friend.
I know you all will miss him deeply. Saying goodbye to a parent is so hard especially knowing you shared so many memories,
Gayle Chissus
I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
I worked with Barry first at Penny Hill florist and then at Mary Grove our Erickson community.
What a great guy!! May he rest in peace.
Arleen Harris
I pray you find comfort, strength and guidance through our Lord in your time of sadness. My deepest sympathy to you and all the family. Love, Don and Arleen
Michelle H
Prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family
Geoffrey and Cindy
Barry was an incredibly kind and thoughtful person. He welcomed me in his house in 2015-2016. I had such a great time with him and Steve. Thank you Barry. You will be missed <3
Mustafa
He was a hero for me. Barry and Steve welcomed me with open arms during my time in the U.S., showing unmatched kindness and generosity and they became a family for me. Barry’s warmth and friendship will forever remain in my heart. Rest in peace, my friend. You will be greatly missed.
Steven Hurlock
Thank you for anyone that showed today and thank you for all the messages and everything. My dad was my hero and he loved everyone he knew and met, never judging anyone. He loved his family and foreign families and friends. I had the benefit of hearing his childhood memories and stories and taking care of him as a son. He was loved by many. May he rest in peace now.