Barry MacFarlane MACFARLANE

Profile Updated: June 23, 2026
Barry MacFarlane
Residing In: Buford, GA USA
Spouse/Partner: CYNTHIA Lynn Bosker
Homepage: n/a
Occupation: Drafting Supervisor
Children: Jonathan 1985, Mikaela 1988, Annika 1991
Yes! Attending Reunion
Grandchildren:

Jack 2026, Madelyn 2026, Bentley 2013, Remington and Stella 2016, Oliver 2024

Comments:

I'll be 81 soon and getting ready to meet my maker in the next 10 years or so. Trying to touch base with any old classmates especially if I have disappointed you in any way other than losing track.
School Story:

I was a very shy introvert, and did not relate well in high school. I found Jesus in 1981 and ministered in United Pentecostal Church for many years. I now live in Buford, GA with my wife of 43 years Cynthia.

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Which Junior High School did you attend?

Bigelow

Which Elementary school(s) did you attend?

Underwood

Are you on Classmates.com?

No

Do you have an alternate mailing address?

no

Where were you when President Kennedy was shot? Describe the scene.

In Drafting class in the Technical High School. Mr. Benson's class.

Who was the person who most influenced your life? (For good or bad) What did they do to affect you? How is this influence affecting you today?

Mr. Benson

If you won a large Lottery prize, what would you do with the money?

Donate to my church, help my children, and grandchildren, and donate to charities.

What memories do you have of grade school or Jr. High?

Grade school we had a post office in our classroom and delivered Valentines cards on Valentines Day

In junior high I played football for two years, but was much too slow to continue in high school.

Books or Movies that had a profound impact on your life

the Bible

The worst moment of your life:

There are several bad moments before I turned to God in 1981, including jail time and surgeries.

The BEST moment of your life:

Receiving the Holy Ghost in 1981, getting married in 1983, having children and grandchildren.

Accomplishments you are most proud of:

Being a faithful husband and father.

Tell us all about your family; your parents, grandparents, siblings, children, g-children, etc. Who influenced you, who are you most like, which child is most like you, what have your siblings and children accomplished? Etc.

My family was not a factor in my life until I married in 1983.

OK - the biggie: What have you been doing for the last FIFTY years?

Rearing children, enjoying married life, working, and living for God.

AND.... what have you planned for the NEXT 50...?

At 81, I plan to enjoy my wife's company and relax watching my children rear their children until Jesus comes.

What would you like to be most remembered for?

Absolutely nothing while in school.

Who would you most like to see at this reunion?

Probably can't make reunion, but would enjoy trading emails or texts with any old friends and classmates' Especially Virginia Floyd if she is still among us.

Current Pet Peeve?

traffic

When you were in High School, what did you hope to accomplish in your life? Did you meet your goal?

aking lots of money and having a good time.

What is your biggest regret abut your high school years?

Not being able to relate better with classmates

What is you biggest regret since high school?

losing track of old friends, and reading their obituaries.

What would you like to tell today's High School students? (Before they start, during their high school years, or when they graduate).

Enjoy your classmates friendships, and seek Jesus with all your strength.

Did you ever skip school?

once in grade school

Where have you lived? States, countries, continents... did you move much?

Massachusetts, Florida, Puerto Rico, and Georgia

Can you (still!) drive a stick shift? What kind of car do you have now? What was your favorite car that you owned? Did you ever get your dream car? Where did you get your license? (How many time did you have to take the test ?)

no, I am no longer able to drive. Gave it up voluntarily about 3 years ago when I lost control of one of my feet. I was always a two foot driver even automatic shifting.
First car 1957 Ford
Never had a dream car
Got licensed in Boston.
Took the test once, and then reeked havoc on the highways for several years while learning to drive.

Favorite TV show or movie from your childhood, favorite tv or move since then? Why?

Major Mudd afternoon show with the Three Stooges

Favorite food? Dessert? Do you cook?

Love seafood

Married? Divorced? In a long term relationship? Did you marry your high school sweetheart? Are you still married to this person? How did you meet your spouse or partner?

Married 43 years to Cynthia Bosker, a service brat from CA, IL NM, before settling in FL.

Still married

Have you ever been on tv? Howdy Doody? Big Brother? Rex Trailer? GMA? Breaking News?

N/A

What do you love, or love to do, most in this world?

Church, Jesus Christ, and the people of God

Have you ever sung Karoake?

no

Which college (or other higher education) did you attend?

Daytona Beach Community College

Teachers: Favorites, least liked, most significant.

Mr. Benson Newton Technical High

What jobs have you had? Favorite? least favorite?

I have held well over 50 different jobs. The last 15 years of my working life were spent as a Draftsman and Drafting Supervisor

Bosses you have had: The greatest? The worst? Most significant?

Jerry Ledford at Advanced Control Systems in Georgia

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Jun 23, 2026 at 3:15 PM

Joan, had a crush on you in high school, but I was too shy to talk much and you were spoken for. Does my heart good to see your picture.