Henry Alfred “Rusty” Barham III
Oct 17, 1955 - Sep 9th, 2022- Birth Date: Oct 17, 1955
- Death Date: Sep 9, 2022
- Funeral Date: Sep 16, 2022, 11:30 am
- Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
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Biography: Henry Alfred (Rusty) Barham III died peacefully on September 9, 2022, at age 66, after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Rusty was born in Bastrop, LA, on October 17, 1955, to the late Ann Heres and Henry Alfred Barham, Jr.
He was a graduate of Subiaco Academy and received a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Louisiana State University, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. He received a Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University School of Law and went on to practice law for 39 years. For most of his legal career, Rusty was engaged in the banking industry, serving as In-house Counsel or Executive Regulatory Counsel to, among others, Whitney National Bank of New Orleans where he was employed for eighteen years. Until shortly before his death, he served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel to Evolve Bank & Trust, headquartered in Memphis, TN.
Rusty was rightfully proud that every bank he served, either as Regulatory, Compliance or General Counsel, was left in a better position than when he arrived due to his efforts and those of his team at each bank.
Rusty is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jeanne-Marie Zeringue Barham, and their children, Caroline Emilie-Jeanne Barham and Henry Alfred Barham IV. Rusty was a devoted husband and father who loved his family beyond measure and worked tirelessly, even in his final days, to ensure their happiness and wellbeing.
Survivors include his beloved sisters, Pamela David Harris (Michael), Claire Barham Mayer (Scott), and Emilia Barham McCue (Robert), his father-in-law, Wayne G. Zeringue, his sisters and brothers-in- law, Cheri Zeringue Mahoney (Jim), Amy Zeringue Bogusz (John), Wayne G. Zeringue, Jr. (Susie) and Gary F. Zeringue, as well as nieces, nephews and friends, including life-long friends from his childhood in Bastrop.
In addition to his parents, his sister Peggy Barham Smith and his mother-in law, Jeanne Escousse Zeringue predeceased him.
Visitation will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Little Rock, AR on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 1030 a.m., with the memorial mass immediately following at 11:30 a.m.. Private interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Subiaco Academy, 405 N. Subiaco Ave, Subiaco, AR, 72865, or St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock, AR 72207. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com
Love,
John Hill
(Like Rusty, a native of Bastrop)
We were all so sad to learn of Rusty's death. When I heard, warm memories of our days on Forest came flooding back and how the Barham family embraced us and made us feel so welcome. I'll never be able to say thank you enough for your kindness. You, Caroline and Henry are in our prayers during this difficult time. Rusty was such a great guy, and we're so very sorry for your loss.
Love,
Sandra, Joe, Joelle and Elizabeth Lorenzo
I’m very sorry for your loss.