William “Billy” Edward Barrick

William (Billy) Edward Barrick passed away on Sunday, April 10th, 2022. He was surrounded by his family and with music. William is survived by his wife, Carol, his son Christopher (Leah), and his granddaughter Nadine. He is also survived by his nephews, Don, Robert, and James and great nephews, Michael, Bob, Nick & Joey, and several great great nephews and nieces.

 He had a 50-year career as a professional drummer with touring groups, as well as in Las Vegas, NV and the Washington, DC area.  He was a life member of the American Federation of Musicians Local 161-710 (Washington, DC) and Local 369 (Las Vegas, NV).  

William was predeceased by his parents George and Matilda Barrick and his brother Don. 

His funeral arrangements are as follows:

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

11:00-12:00 Visitation at Ss. Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church (10620 River Rd., Potomac, MD 20854)

12:00 pm Funeral Service

The service will be live-streamed on the church’s YouTube channel (starting close to 12:00). (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnw0XHuq6vZlc3y-Cj5kXQ/live).

2:00 pm Burial Service at Gate of Heaven (13801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906).

A Mercy Meal will be offered by the family immediately after the burial at the Greek Village Restaurant (13476 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904). 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in his memory be made to Ss. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church either by mailing a check or through the church’s secure online donation portal (https://www.peterpaulpotomac.org/donate.html) (Choose "Health & Memorials"). 

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