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Brett Barbee Obituary
Brett was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and was a member of the Methodist church. He was a student at Chipola College, enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, and loved to hunt and fish.
He is preceded in death by his father, Donald B. Barbee Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Milton and Bernice Player of Cypress; and paternal grandparents, Minnie and Monroe Barbee of Grand Ridge.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Jackie and Larry Watts of Sneads; three brothers, Donald Wayne Barbee and wife Tonya of Grand Ridge, Tom Barbee and wife Cindy of Marianna, and Jarice Barbee of Sneads; sister Sheila Collins of Tallahassee; stepsister Harley Watts of Sneads; great-grandfather P.L. Lawrence of Marianna; uncles, James Barbee of Grand Ridge, J.R. Player of Grand Ridge and Shawn Player of Birmingham, Ala.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services for Brett will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 2 p.m. in Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with the Revs. Raymond Owens and Jerry Tanton officiating. Interment will follow in the Cypress Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday March 24, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.
If you wish, contributions may be made to the Sneads High School Foundation or the Grand Ridge Library Fund.
Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brett Barbee
Phyllis Garrett
April 20, 2009
Shelia, Donald Wayne, and Mother of this Precious Child
I can only say that I am so very sorry for your loss. The day comes when the Lord will call and we will all have to answer. I feel so inadequate in making some attempt to express my empathy for the sorrow you must surely feel. God bless each of you with perfect peace and a rest that surpasses all understanding. May he keep you perfectly sheltered under His wings.
Charla O'Bryan
March 28, 2009
Mrs. Jackie and Jarice,
I am so sorry for your loss. Brett was a good man.. he was kind and gentle. I know everytime i was down he was there to cheer me up.Whether it was something he said or a face he made he always had a good presense around him.. there was never any tension when he was around. He will be forever in our hearts.. Class of 2007 loves and misses you Brett.. Love yall.
07 Click
March 27, 2009
(R.I.P brett 07 Click) You will be miss by many of friends and family.
James Mcalpin
March 26, 2009
It hard to belive last friday that he was in our liveing cuting the fool with us and now he gone.Ms Jackie you had one wonderful son i knew if i needed anything i could call Brett. He was a wonderful friend im miss him deeply.If u need anything im only a phone call away.Jarice keep ur head up bro.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.(R.I.P Brett 07 click)
Lee Lawrence
March 25, 2009
Jackie, I am so sorry to find out about Brett. Time, faith, friends and family will help heal. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sharlinda Spettel
March 25, 2009
Jarice and family,
I am keeping you in my prayer, if you need anything just call. Your loss is being felt all over Jackson county, everyone will miss Brett. May God hold you and sheild during this hard time.
I am so very sorry this has happened.
Courtney
March 25, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. I went to school with brett. He was a good friend and a shoulder to lean on and someone easy to talk to. May god be with your family as they get passed this horrific. Brett you will surely be missed. We love you. May God be with you. with warm regards.
Carrie Colson
March 25, 2009
Jackie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, but, I truly believe we will all be together again. God is truly our comforter. My prayers are with you and the children. Brett will be missed by many. God Bless.
Kaleigh Owens
March 25, 2009
Jackie,Jarice, Harley and Mr. Larry,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Brett will be missed very much, he was truly a big part of the class of 2007. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 25, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. Sincerely, Kenneth and Allison Stoutamire
Kathy Rentz
March 25, 2009
To the Barbee/Watts Family,
My family is so sorry for your lose.I knew your son from when my daughter went to school together.May god bless you and your family and keep ya'll in his arms
Angie Tyler
March 25, 2009
Dear Family:
I have had Brett in my class at Chipola this semester. He was always a perfect gentleman and some days he would carry my box of books to class for me. He studied and always made amusing remarks in our discussions. Our entire class (both my 9:00 and 10:00 class) has mourned this week. We will truly miss your son. God bless you all as you go through this loss. My heart hurts for you.
Angie Tyler
Chipola Instructor
June Johnson
March 24, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Hannah York
March 24, 2009
Mrs.Jackie and Jarice, and also Harley,
I am terribly sorry for the loss of your son, and big brother. although i didnt know him, I know he is a good person. Its going to be rough, and no matter how many people say "it will be ok, youll move on" its hard to. always keep him in your heart. talk to him in your dreams..... God Bless.
Hannah York <3
Paula McClamma
March 24, 2009
Jackie,
There are no words to express what you must be experiencing at this time in your life. I will never forget what you told me at your house on Saturday about giving your last breath just to give Brett's life back. Those words from you have stayed with me. Please know that I love you and I'm praying for you and Jarice, and Jarice remember to keep those special memories of Brett close to your heart and he will always be with you. Love, Paula
Miriam Tanton Sellers
March 24, 2009
Jackie,
We have such wonderful memories of your family (including the poultry the boys raised). My heart aches with you and you will be in our prayers through this chapter of your life and beyond.
Loria Bradley
March 24, 2009
Jackie and Jarice,
To you I write because I knew you and Brett well. I can hardly believe he's gone. It only seem like last week that I was helping him a good persuasive essay. Jarice, Please call me if you need to and Jackie I love you. May God give you the peace you need and I know he will keep you both in this time of darkness.
Jennifer K. Roberson
March 24, 2009
Jackie, there are no words anyone can say at a time like this to carry you through, but please know that Bill and Cody were very proud of their "Cuz" and how he had turned himself around. Brett worked hard to find himself again and pushed himself back toward his goals. He believed in himself and knew there was nothing he could not do and that was because he always knew you were there to love, support and believe in who he was. He will be an example for the other young people that it is never to late and that any of them can over come. You raised a great young man that will never be forgotten. You and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Katherine Coile-Bogart
March 24, 2009
Jackie,
My heartfelt condolences are sent to you and yours at this tragic time. I feel deeply for you and my prayers are with you and yours.
Jennifer K. Roberson
March 24, 2009
Jackie there are no words anyone can say at this time to help but know that Bill and Cody were very proud how their "Cuz" had truned his life around and everyone knows it was his decision and hard work to pick himself up, shake the past off and look to the future. But it was your love, support and belief in him that gave him the confindence to push himself forward, because he always knew he had you behind him. You are a great mother and you raised a wonderful young man who will never be forgotten. You and all the family will be in my thoughts and prayers
Kim Wester
March 24, 2009
Jackie,
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. James and Jonathan especially wanted you to know they had you in their thoughts.
God Bless You,
Greg Wester, Kim Wester, James Owens and Jonathan Owens
March 24, 2009
Jackie,
I am so sorry and my heart is broken for your family. I haven't seen Brett in several years but his picture looks just like I saw him last. He was a very sweet kid and I enjoyed being around him. I remember we went camping one week-end at Seminole State Park with Dwight and Theta Lolley and Brett got a fish hook stuck in his finger. I brought him back home and Donald just took a pair of pliars and snatched it out. Brett was so big about it and wanted to go right back fishing. He had the cutest personality. I know I can only imagine how you are feeling and that does not even come close as bad as it hurts me but I do want you to know you and your family are in my thougths and prayers. Kaye Boone
Mygala Wester
March 24, 2009
Jackie, Jarice and Family you know our hearts are heavy for you in this very difficult time. Brett was a very outgoing young man that will be sorely missed by all who knew him. May God keep you close to him and carry you through these rough days ahead. And may you all share in the wonderful memories Brett left you in your hearts. We love you all and know that God will keep and sustain you more than you know and give us wisdom to seek God so we can all be joined again with our loved ones who have gone on before us. Without God we would have no peace but praise his name we do. Mygala, Caz & Jayde Wester
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