Barry Lynn Brady, husband, father and friend passed away June 13, 2023 in Rowlett, Texas at the age of 70. He was the youngest child born to Samuel and Edna (Ravenscraft) Brady on March 19, 1953 in Garland, Texas.
Barry was a graduate of Garland High School in 1971 where he earned an All-State Defensive Tackle and Offensive Guard status, playing both ways.
He was recruited to play football at the University of Oklahoma from 1972 to 1977 where he received a BS. He was on the Big 8 National Championship Team and a member of the “Varsity O Club” and was proud to wear his 1974 National Championship ring for all occasions.
He worked in the insurance industry, working at AIG from 2004-2021, where he retired in Dallas. Barry was with Atlantic Mutual Insurance from 1991-2004, and Northbrook Property and Casualty from 1988-1991.
Barry’s favorite at-home expertise was grilling outside and bartending the best margaritas while watching any OU sporting event alongside his family and beloved dog, Boomer. He was a huge OU fan.
He is survived by his wife, Renee Brady of Rowlett, Texas; son, Bryan Brady of Austin, Texas; daughter, Lauren Brady of Dallas, Texas; sister, Joy Brady of Garland, Texas; brother, Dave Brady of Garland, Texas; and other loving family and friends.