Barry McAnulty's Obituary
Barry Lee McAnulty Sr., 83, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, December 4th, 2024. He was born on November 29th, 1941, in Charlotte, NC to the late Nubert and Bonnie McAnulty.
Barry joined the Air Force in November 1960 working in Air Traffic Control. He was honorably discharged in November 1966. He joined the Charlotte Fire Department where he worked for over 25 years. While working in the fire department he earned his degree in Fire Science. He was promoted to Battalion Chief and was the Battalion 3 Chief when he retired in 1992. He spent the next 30 years playing golf, traveling, and being a grandfather and husband.
Barry is survived by his wife Katherine ‘Dee’ McAnulty, sister Bonnie Parker (Bill), daughter Charlie McAnulty (Angela), sons Barry McAnulty Jr. (Tammy), David Bradey, and Chris Bradey (Tracy), stepdaughter Wendy Cable, grandchildren Barry McAnulty III, Julia Folds (Tate), Patrick Bradey, Jackson Cable, Kathryn Cable, Anna Gailey (Patrick), great-granddaughter Mary Katherine Gailey, as well as many friends and other family that loved him dearly.
Services will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Christ Community Church in Huntersville. The memorial service will start at 1:00 PM with Fireman Honors and the family will receive friends immediately following for a time of visitation.
Online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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