Dr. Barry E. Thompson, 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Abbyshire Place.  He was born on April 15, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Charles Rufus and Dorothy Swangler Thompson.  Barry was a professor at the University of Rio Grande for 40 years.  

Barry is survived by his wife, Judithe Mosier Thompson; one daughter, Alta Dawson and one son, Barry C. (Emine) Thompson both of California; two grandchildren, Darcy Dawson and Aaron Thompson; and a cousin, Lorraine Amos of Florida.

A Graveside Service for Barry will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Spring Hill Cemetery, 1427 Norway Avenue, Huntington, WV 25705 (B'nai Israel Section).