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Barry Kent WhalinPassing: December 3, 2024

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Saturday, December 7th @ 10:30am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Friday, December 6th @ 4:00pm-7:00pm

Saturday, December 7th @ 9:30am-10:30am

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Saturday, December 7th

MITCHELL – Barry Kent Whalin, 69, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital.

Born August 14, 1955, in Bedford, he was the son of John Robert and Mary Lois (Chastain) Whalin.  He married Yvonne Kay Wyman on November 4, 2002 and she survives.

Barry was a 1974 graduate of Mitchell High School.  He worked for the Essex Group and Cook Medical as a material handler.  Barry was a member of the Newton Stewart Masonic Lodge No. 432 F.&A.M. in Paoli and was a member of the Exchange Club.  In his free time he enjoyed fishing and watching IU basketball and Gunsmoke reruns.  Barry also enjoyed old cars, motorcycles, and working on small engines.

Surviving are his wife, Yvonne Kay Whalin of Mitchell; daughter, Leah Marie (Brad) DeWeese of Mitchell; stepsons, Larry Croan of Mitchell and Adam (Jose) Croan of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Matthew Kent (Savannah) Moore of Mitchell and Victoria Grace (Mikie) Keefe of Bedford; step-granddaughters, Chloe DeWeese of Bedford, Veronika Croan of Austin, Texas, and Bree Croan of Austin, Texas; and great-granddaughter, Marlee Jaye Moore, with one great-granddaughter on the way.

His parents and brother, Michael Wayne Whalin, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 7 in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Steve Jones officiating.  Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home.

A masonic memorial service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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15 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Gloria Coveyou | Honolulu HI
    Date: December 7, 2024
    My Aloha and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
  2. Guest: Nadège ADJOLÉKPO | France
    Date: December 6, 2024
    Our condolences 💐 from the ADJOLEKPO family . May he rest in peace.
  3. Guest: Carol and Richard McCracken | Jasper, Indiana
    Date: December 6, 2024
    Our sincere sympathy at this time of loss. Praying for comfort and peace during this time.We love you and cherish our friendship.Always.
  4. Guest: bobbetta robertson | Mitchell IN
    Date: December 5, 2024
    Went to school with him
  5. Guest: Claudia Lynch-Jeffries | Seneca, Mo
    Date: December 5, 2024
    Yvonne. Know that your friends are praying for you and your family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and remind you of all the love and memories shared with Barry.
  6. Guest: Byron & Satourou Jackson | Austin, Texas
    Date: December 5, 2024
    Our sincere condolences to the family. May his soul rest in peace. Our prayers go to the family.
  7. Guest: Barbara Thompson | Columbus, In
    Date: December 4, 2024
    Barry was a great guy, always helping when needed, laughing, caring . My deepest sympathies YaVonne & family. God’s comfort for all.
  8. Guest: Patty Cottengain | Orleans IN
    Date: December 4, 2024
    Barry was a classmate of mine. I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
  9. Guest: Angel watson | Bloomington
    Date: December 4, 2024
    Barry was a great guy to work with,always willing to help when. needed
  10. Guest: Idrissa and Fatime Ouattara | Austin Texas
    Date: December 4, 2024
    Our Condoleances to the family. May Barry rests in peace. May GOD brings comfort to the family.
  11. Guest: Jose Christelle Croan | Austin, TX
    Date: December 4, 2024
    May Barry rest in eternal peace! May the Lord in His infinite grace receive him by His side. May the Lord's comfort, peace, and strength be with Mama Yvonne and all our family during this difficult time.
  12. Guest: Bob & Margaret Barnes | Bloomington, Indiana 47408
    Date: December 4, 2024
    So sorry, Our prayers & thought’s to all! God Bless Your Family With Strength & Comfort Bob & Margaret Barnes
  13. Guest: Gina Blackwell | ORLEANS iN
    Date: December 4, 2024
    I was so sad to hear this new. My thoughts and prayer are with Yvonne and family.
  14. Guest: Steve Burton | Mitchell IN
    Date: December 4, 2024
    So sad to hear this. Barry was one of my best childhood friends. He and I shared so many wonderful memories growing up.... riding bicycles, motorcycles, working on our cars, skating at Mac's, Holiday Drive-in. R.I.P. Barry, you were a great pal and thanks for all the fun we had!
  15. Guest: Kenny Watterson | Avon, IN
    Date: December 4, 2024
    Barry’s older brother Mike was a close friend of mine through high school at Mitchell. I remember Barry as Mike’s younger brother. Our sincere condolences to the family. May God rest his soul.