05/15/2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our founder, James “Jim” Dennis Barry, on May 10, 2026.
Since founding Doctor Cool & Professor Heat in 1979, Jim built the company on integrity, hard work, and lasting relationships. Jim believed there was “no right way to do the wrong thing,” and that principle continues to be part of the legacy he leaves behind. To many longtime customers, he was more than a business owner he was someone who genuinely cared about the people he served.
Although Doctor Cool was sold in 2023, we wanted to share this news with the many customers, employees, and friends who knew and supported Jim throughout the years.
Our thoughts are with the Barry family and all who loved him.
– The Doctor Cool Family
James (Jim) Dennis Barry, 82, resident of League City, Texas, passed from this life surrounded by his loved ones in his home, May 10, 2026. He was born on May 18, 1943, to parents Edward and Kathleen Barry in Brooklyn, New York. James was one of five brothers. Jim was a passionate man who gave his a...