1920
2014
The Rev. William Prentiss Barrett Sr., 94, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Memorial service: A celebration of Rev. Barrett's life will be held 11 a.m. Monday at St. Anne's, 6055 Azle Ave., Fort Worth, 76135. Memorials: It is the family's express wish that no flowers or other gifts be sent to the church. Instead we would prefer that a donation be made in Rev. Barrett's name to either St. Anne's or to Community Link. Rev. William Prentiss Barrett Sr. was born in Pikeville, Ky., in 1920 to William W. and Martha T. Barrett. He graduated from the University of the South at Sewanee, Tenn., with a double major in English and history and later received a second degree in theology. William was ordained as an Episcopal minister in August 1943. In 1944, he enlisted as a chaplain in the United States Army and saw active duty in the European theater during World War II. After the war, he met the love of his life, Ida Belle Armstrong, while stationed at Fort Riley, Kan. They were married with full military ceremony in 1949. He retired from active duty as a lieutenant colonel in 1965. William then served as an Episcopal minister until he retired in 1983, when he moved with his wife to the west side of Fort Worth. During the next two decades he provided assistance in local Episcopal churches primarily St. Anne's where he and his wife were members. For the last three years of his life, he enjoyed excellent care at The Waterford on Cooper in Arlington. He was preceded in death in 2003 by his wife of over 50 years, Ida Belle. Survivors: Children, William P. Barrett Jr., Martha Ann Hasni; grandchildren, Razi, Allison, Michael, Sara and Jill; great-granddaughter, Aaliyah.
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I knew him as Chaplain Barrett when at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, where I was his chapel organist, and he performed our wedding ceremony in 1961. Was just looking thinking about them and decided to see if I could find the family. He and his wife Ida Belle were such lovely, generous people. Because my husband's family could not come all the way to Alaska, they served as parents of the groom and had the rehearsal dinner for us.
Fran Kemp
Coworker
November 15, 2020
I would like to thank everyone for all the kind words that they have said about my father. I loved and respected him, and feel blessed to have been his son.
William Barrett
April 10, 2014
I know Father Bill will be missed by many. He cared so much for everyone and their families.
Enjoyed having coffee with him after services.
Loved to hear all his wonderful stories. He made you feel like he was part of your family. We know we were in his prayers. We will miss his hugs.
Beth Masterton
April 7, 2014
Reverend Barrett was a true gentlemen and a joy to care for. We will miss him terribly.
Valerie Laminack
April 7, 2014
I was so honored to have known him. What a great man. We had many conversations about Berea and Pikeville Kentucky. He made me feel so welcome at St Anne's when I first came there.
ginny Fisler
April 6, 2014
I remember him always greeting everyone with a warm smile at St. Anne's I know he will be missed by many.
Elizabeth LaBoube
April 6, 2014
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