Obituary of Barron Leroy Lindsay

AIKEN, SC: Barron LeRoy Lindsay, age 77, born August 11, 1943, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021.  He was a resident of Aiken, South Carolina, and native of Herrin, Illinois.  He was the son of Samuel LeRoy and Peggy Jeanne Lindsay. 

He was a graduate of Herrin Township High School, 1961.  He met his high school sweetheart, Marianne McEvers, in the school band where he played drums and she the saxophone.  They were wed on June 18, 1965.  Barry began his career at (CTI) Central Technologies Inc. in Herrin, Il shortly after completing his studies at Rolla School of Mines and Meteorology in Rolla, MO.  In his free time, he enjoyed playing drums for a local band “The Vibrations”.  His love of drums ran deep, playing all things percussion including the piano.  A 2^nd job opportunity arose for him at Maxon, naval ordinance plant, in Macon, GA.  The couple uprooted from their hometown and moved to Macon where they lived for over 50 years.  Shortly after the birth of their only child (1969), Pyrotechnic Specialties Inc. (PSI), hired him at their plant where explosive products for defense and ammunition/compositions and fuses were manufactured in Byron, GA.  Barry became well known for his expertise in this industry nationwide during his 43-year tenure as a Quality Control Manager.  He was very happy to have found his calling and offer his help.  During this time, home computers were introduced to the world.  He quickly became fascinated and started a side business working from home to write programs for local small businesses.  Barry retired from PSI one year earlier than he had hoped at age 69 due to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. 

Barron leaves behind his loving wife, Marianne McEvers Lindsay, Aiken, SC; Only Daughter and Son in Law, Michelle and James Rumer, Aiken, SC; Sister and Brother in Law, Lynn and David Ramsey, Aurora, CO; Only Grandson, Jeremy Cecil Sellers, Aurora, CO; 3 nephews, Bryan Ramsey, Chris Ramsey, Sean McEvers; 1 Grandnephew, Cameron McEvers.

Due to COVID19, a private graveside ceremony will be held in the Spring in Southern Illinois. 

The family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association in lieu of flowers.  https://www.alz.org/. 

The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com