Barry Jon Seldon

Barry Jon Seldon, 75, of Dallas, Texas, died Friday, November 15, 2024, after an extended illness.

He was born on June 14, 1949 in Georgia, and spent his childhood in the Panama Canal Zone before moving to Panama City, Florida, to reside with his grandparents, Pascuale "Pete" and Floda Monaco. Barry graduated from Bay High in Panama City and went on to get his undergraduate degree at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Barry did masters level work in Political Science and Economics at Florida State University and obtained his PhD in Economics from Duke University.

Barry taught economics for 8 years at Ohio University before moving to Richardson, Texas, where he served as Professor of Economics and Political Economy at the University of Texas at Dallas, specializing in Transfer Pricing and Antitrust studies. He and his former wife Wendy raised their son Mike in Richardson and spent many hours cheering Mike on in all the sports he engaged in.

After his retirement, Barry moved to the beloved country of his childhood, Panama, where he enjoyed having time to spend with friends and to pursue his love of latin dances. Hes returned to the United States in 2015 to be closer to his family, as his health was in decline.

Barry will be remembered for his intelligence, work ethic, quick wit, and passion for those that he loved.

Barry is survived by his son, Mike Seldon (Brittany) of Simpsonville, Kentucky, and four grandchildren, Heridi Broderick, Hunter, Cooper, and Cassidy Seldon; brother Louis Seldon (Suzette) of Keller, Texas, sister Debbie Stefanik (Mark) of North Richland Hills, Texas; cousin Pamela Ann Monaco-Trompeter of Panama City Beach, Florida, and several nieces and nephews. His family also included friend Yen Huynh of Plano, TX, and his adopted Panamanian sisters, Oraida de Mendez and Tita Sambrano. Barry was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Adelaide Seldon.

In lieu of flowers, Barry's family asks that in honor of him, you turn on your favorite song, and dance with someone you love. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.