Harry F. Barrett

Harry F. Barrett, age 74, of Austin, Texas, passed away at his home on Fri., Nov. 14, 2008. He was born Aug. 1, 1934 in Pine Creek, Va., to Frank and Theodosia (Wells) Barrett. Harry attended Russell County public school and then graduated from Richlands High School in 1951. Shortly after graduation, he entered the United States Air Force. He married Pamela Pressman 51 years ago in Margate Kent, England, while serving at Manston AFB. Harry served in the Korean Conflict, the Cuban Missile Crisis and Viet Nam War. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant and helped to establish the Austin Retired Chiefs Society. He lived in Austin for 31 years. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked for several Austin firms. His final retirement was due to ill health 4 1/2 years ago. During the past four years, Harry was able to travel back to Virginia for family and class reunions. Harry loved his birthplace and his many friends and family here. He was also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and attended all home games with his son Jon. Harry welcomed all children into his home. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors in his garden. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Pamela of Austin; daughter, Giselle Barrett Price and husband Leonard (Fritz) of Austin; daughter, Melissa Barrett Kreer of Austin; and son, Jon F. Barrett and wife Katie of Houston; and his two grandchildren, Jason S. Price and Paige P. Kreer; two sisters, Barbara Jean Stewart and husband James of Pensacola, Fla., and Sue Barrett Slack and husband Ted of Lebanon. A memorial service with full military honors celebrating Harry's life was held Sat., Nov. 22, 2008 at Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home, Austin. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family at 10512 Timbercrest Lane, Austin, TX 78750. Information submitted by Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands.