Barry  Platt

Barry Platt, age 74 of Plano, TX, passed away January 18, 2009. He was born March 13, 1935, in Dallas, TX, to Duane Hayes & Helen (Bogan) Platt.  Barry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Business Administration and worked for Xerox for 30 years, retiring in 1992. Barry then attended and graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary and was a Certified Victim’s Chaplain. He became the Executive Pastor at Trinity Life Baptist Church in Garland, TX, until December of 2005.

 

Barry is survived by his wife: Norma Jean (Jones) Platt of Plano, TX; children: Duane Platt & wife Julie of Spring Branch, TX, Marilyn Platt of Carrollton, TX, Steve Moore of Rockwall, TX, Bobby Moore of Dallas, TX, Modenia Whitaker & husband Larry Whitaker of Mesquite, TX, and Kyle Moore & wife Donna of Yukon, OK; twelve grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife: Johanna Platt in February of 1981.

 

Funeral services will be held 11:00am Wednesday, January 20, 2009, at Trinity Life Baptist Church, 2030 Rowlett Rd, Garland, TX. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening at Rest Haven Funeral Home – Rowlett Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the church to the Casey’s Heart Memorial Fund.