Henry Allen Barringer

The Honorable Henry Allen Barringer, age 68, of The Cove, in Tazewell, VA, died on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at home. He was born on October 17, 1956, in New Milford, CT, Judge Barringer was the son of the late Benjamin Lang Barringer and Anne Wynne Allen Barringer. He was a graduate of Tazewell High School, Class of 1975, the University of Tennessee, and the University of Toledo College of Law. Judge Barringer became a Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge in 2005 and became a General District Court Judge in 2013, dedicated to serving the 29th Judicial District Circuit, including Tazewell, Russell, Buchanan, and Dickenson Counties. While he loved the law, Henry would admit that he was looking forward to retirement and to being back on the farm that he dearly loved. Henry had a powerful sense of humor and could take as well as he gave. When he began his first judicial term on April 1st, his clerk, Connie, solemnly informed him that he had 200 cases on his docket. April Fools! Henry was President of the Tazewell High School Future Farmers of America his senior year of High School. Henry was President of the Tazewell Rotary Club in 2001 and he was a member of the Cove Community Association. He was also an officer of the Frog Level Yacht Club. Henry appeared in the movies Lassie (1993) and Country Justice(1996), both filmed in Tazewell, but he did not pursue Hollywood stardom. Friends and family fondly recall him as a perfectionist and as someone who could do anything, as long as it was done his way. Spirited discussions inevitably featured the phrase “my point being” as an unsubtle reminder that HE WAS RIGHT. Nevertheless, the Judge never took himself too seriously - he was known for taking a hot lap when his great nephew, Johnny, left his dirt bike unattended and was inevitably surrounded by a passel of furry friends, many rescued during his travels. In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his brother, Benjamin S. Barringer. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Wendy Leigh Stump Barringer of the home, and his beloved son, Benjamin C. Barringer of Abingdon, VA. He was a loving father figure to Wendy’s three boys, Taylor Wade and spouse, Kelsey of Kingsport, TN; Bryce Wade and spouse, Allison of Durham, NC; and Ian Wade and spouse, Santana of Abingdon, VA, as well as three beautiful granddaughters, Ruby, Emersyn, and Hattie. Henry is also survived by his sisters Anne Wynne Rogg of New Milford, Connecticut and Reverend Emily Fisher Edmondson of Chilhowie, VA; and will be missed by his faithful four-legged companions, Roscoe, Tank, and Gurty. A Celebration of Life for Henry Allen Barringer will be conducted Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 11:00am, at Stras Memorial Episcopal Church, 251 Central Ave, Tazewell, VA with Reverend Russ Hatfield officiating. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 9 a.m. until the service. Immediately following services, the family will continue to celebrate with friends and reminisce about Henry's life at the American Legion Building directly across the street from the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Virginia Ag in the Classroom in memory of Judge Henry Barringer. Donations should be made payable to “Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom,” 12580 West Creek Parkway Richmond, VA 23238. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia, is in charge of arrangements, and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Henry Allen Barringer

October 17, 1956 - September 11, 2025