Barry Lee Massengill, 65 of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Barry was born January 31, 1960, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the son of Dean and Lorene (Tate) Massengill and who have preceded him in death. Also preceded in death was his brother, Randy Massengill, on December 28, 2010.
Barry married Donna Mead in 1978, and they have enjoyed 47 years of marriage. He was a lifelong farmer on the Massengill Farms. Barry enjoyed horse shows, showing horses, shooting pool, hunting, and visiting with family and friends.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg. Barry graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1978 and later in life served many years on the Harrisburg School Board.
Barry is survived by his wife, Donna Massengill of the home in Harrisburg, son, Luke and wife Tiffany Massengill of Harrisburg, daughter, Michele and husband Bradley Wallace of Lake City, Arkansas, one brother, Gaylon and wife Janet Massengill also of Harrisburg, four grandchildren: Kate Wallace, Miller Wallace, Sam Massengill, Emma and husband Jax Whitley, one great grandchild, Stetson Whitley.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Jackson’s Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisburg from 11:00 until 1:00 P.M. Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 P.M. with Bro. Chance Watson is conducting the service.
Memorials may be made to the Harrisburg Fire Department, 200 East Jackson, Harrisburg, AR 72432 or to Drover Cowboy Church, 17678 Peck Road, Harrisburg, AR 72432.
Interment will be in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jackson’s Funeral Home.
