Mr. Barry Wayne Munza

January 7, 1952 - April 12, 2022

Barry Wayne Munza, 70, of Scottsboro, passed away at UAB Tuesday April 12, 2022. Barry was born and raised in Fairmont, WV. He moved to Scottsboro in the early 1970’s and began his career in law enforcement at Scottsboro Police Dept. His career afforded him to work in law enforcement in different states until returning to Alabama calling Jackson County Sheriff’s department home as the final chapter in his law enforcement career. He formed many close bonds with his Brothers and Sisters in uniform and he cherished those friendships until his passing. Many will remember Barry as a police officer but the last ten years he held down his post at the entrance of the Jackson County Courthouse as head of courthouse security. Barry also had another passion as a career choice. Being an over the road truck driver for several local companies eventually becoming an owner operator. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Denise Findley Munza; sister, Jo Carol Rexroad (Chuck) of Panama City, Fl.; children, Heather (Munza) Rosson (Mike), Stephanie (Munza) Walker (Dewayne), DeVonne Findley, Dennis Findley (Jenny); grandchildren, Johnathan Rexroad of Panama City, Fl., Grant Walker (Tiffany), Jessica Cole (Zach), Daiton (Dylan) Ashmore, Shelbie Rosson, Justin Kahler, Allyson “Isabel” Walker, Coultan Kahler, Jonathon Solis, Jaydon Findley, Tahnee Wilbanks (Ian); great-grandchildren, Emery, Julie and Madelyn. His friend of 40 years Chuck Phillips and many other family and friends and fellow officers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Jacqueline (Jackie) Munza and mother-in-law, Norma “Nonnie” Pugh. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude for the thoughts, prayers and kind words during this difficult time. Barry’s wishes were to be cremated. The family will have a Celebration of Life Service Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 12pm until 4pm in the Scottsboro Funeral Home chapel.