Barry Paul Shaneyfelt

Barry Paul Shaneyfelt departed this world peacefully on August 12, 2019 at the age of 75 on his own terms: he was not in a hospital and did not have people crying over him which he specifically said that he did not want. He would be pleased to say “I did it my way.”
Barry is survived by a son, Barry Wade Shaneyfelt and daughter-in-law, Allison Bomer Shaneyfelt of League City; a daughter, Robin Shaneyfelt Harrison of Richmond, Texas; granddaughters Morgan and Madison Stewart of League City; a sister, Cookie Shaneyfelt of Houston; an uncle, Calvin Shaneyfelt of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; and numerous cousins and friends who were family.
Barry is preceded in death by parents Paul Shaneyfelt and Jessie Morris Shaneyfelt and a brother, Roger Gary Shaneyfelt.
Barry graduated from Clear Creek High School class of 1962. He pursued the career of plumbing and road boring in his twenties, but finally settled on the path of carpentry, following in the footsteps of his mentor and dad. He could fix anything. He founded Barry Shaneyfelt Construction and Sun Coast MarineWorks and was still working until his death.
Barry was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also considered himself a barbecue expert and for many years entered barbeque events in Galveston to benefit Yaga Children’s Fund. He was also an active participant with the “Sunshine Kids” foundation and took children fishing and participated in events to benefit needy kids. He was also a devoted Elvis fan foremost, and then secondly, Hank Williams, Jr. whom he met and had a picture taken with him which fulfilled a big dream.
The Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:00am with a Ceremony at 12:00pm at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main, League City, Texas 77573. Barry will be laid to rest next to his parents at Forest Park East in League City.
Barry was a loving father, brother, grandfather, nephew and friend to all who knew him. He will be missed greatly but will be tucked away in our hearts and never forgotten.

8 comments

  1. The world is worse for our loss – Barry was a good and kind man. His gentle smile will be missed, and I pray that those closest to him will find comfort and peace in the many wonderful memories that you have. You are fortunate to have been close, and able to spend so much precious time together on earth! Please know that we will see Big Barry and all of the others that have gone before us, in Heaven. Sending our love to all –

    Steve, Sheila (Bartholomew), Lindsey and Lucas Luttrell
  2. Barry was a likable young boy in the neighborhood of Kemah. Family was always important to him. Our prayers are extended to the family. I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing him as an adult.

    Sylvia Barker Streater
  3. Oh my, sad news for us but I’m rejoicing that he is with Aunt Jessie. R.I.P. Big Barry.

    Nancy Laskoskie
  4. Bobby and I have so many wonderful memories with Barry, he will always be in our hearts and will be missed. RIP Big Barry, now you have to rest.

    Bonnie
  5. Rest in Pease “Big Barry” and we’ll see you again in Heaven. One of the very best neighbors we ever had. Barry would give you the shirt off his back. Awesome family.
    Beau Miller

    Beau Miller
  6. Our prayers are with the entire family. Barry was a great devoted father and active member of our community. He will he missed by many.

    Cindy Schnuriger
  7. …home is the sailor, home from the sea
    and the hunter home from the hill.

    You enjoyed life to the fullest. Love you cuz.

    George and Joy Pyle
  8. Barry was a wonderful neighbor, who is always gone out of his way to do things for others. We will definitely miss him may he rest in paradise until we meet again, Christina Martin

    Christina martin

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