Barry D. Kunz, 83, of Beaumont, died Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on January 12, 1933, to Janet McKay and Erwin O. Kunz in Ferndale, Michigan. Barry had a twin, Gerry; brothers, Yank, Bob, Les; and sisters, Loraine and Virginia. They later moved to Long Beach, Mississippi, where they grew up.
He achieved Certification of Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America. Barry joined the Mississippi National Guard before going into the United States Army at the age of 17. He fought in the Korean War at the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon returning home he attended and graduated from Perkinston Junior College and then enrolled and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana College, where he played on a football scholarship.
He then worked for the Home Insurance and then The Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company for ten years. Barry was invited by T.E. Moor, Jr. and became Senior Vice President for T.E. Moor and Company Insurance. He achieved the designation of Certified Property Commercial Underwriter “C.P.C.U.” Barry was awarded: 1991 Texas Professional Insurance Agent of the year for the entire state of Texas.
He was a long time member of the Lion’s Club, The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the YMBL. Barry played a little golf and some fishing events. He enjoyed the Dallas Cowboys and Texas A&M and has attended several games at their stadiums. Barry was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he was an advisor and usher for years.
He has two sons, Kevin D. Kunz has been with Kinsel Toyota for over ten years and Gregory T. Kunz is a Doctor of Dental Surgery and practices in Port Arthur.
A gathering of Mr. Kunz’s family and friends be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A private family graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
