Hunter Barrett

Gretchen, Renee, and Rick,
I am sorry that, as I was thinking of Hunter today and Googled his name, I saw his obituary. Still, I am glad to see that his remarkable life was a long and rewarding one. He was a great guy and, along with the rest of you Barretts, made my two long-ago summers at Port Aransas among my best. He was the only full-fledged adult that treated me like a friend and equal for many years (and the only father of a girlfriend who ever did). I am only sorry that I did not...

Dear Gretchen, Renee and Rick,

There is so much of Hunter's story here that I had forgotten, and now I will always remember it. What I will never forget is how kind he was to everyone he met, how he was always able to say something encouraging. After all these years, the really big things -- like that quality -- stand out clearly. What a terrible loss of a marvelous man, whose many actions for the benefit of the whole town will always matter.

It's nice remembering how much Hunter and Bill Snow enjoyed discussing life on the sea during WWII. My sympathy to the family.

Catherine and I wish to extend our sympathy to Gretchen, Renee and Rick at this sad time. I recall Hunter's wit and style and many shared afternoons on Eagle Mtn Lake and in Port Aransas as a teenager. I know he was a wise counsel to my late father in the early days of TVS

Hunter was indeed a special person. He was not only one of the school founders as you know, he took a personal interest in the students. There were many times, I went up to his office or met him somewhere to discuss a problem-get some sage advice. He did this for so many of us. We will miss him but take comfort in the knowledge that he is with our Lord now. He truly was a very neat and nice guy. I'm a better person for having known him.

Mrs. Barrett, Rick, and Renee,
My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you and your families. Hunter was a man to be admired and respected. He had confidence and strength beyond belief. He was a pillar of his family and his community.
He will not be forgotten.
God is holding him in his arms and the angels are all around him and will be forever.
I am very proud to have known him.

With love,
Melinda Harrell Shelley

Gretchen, I woke up thinking of you this morning and know the Angels are with you now. I remember how many times Hunter was such a good advisor to me with great gratitude. I wish I could be there with you. God Bless.
All my love, Peni

Gretchen,

My thoughts are with you at this moment. Hunter was a kind man that help introduce us to the Ft. Worth banking community at a time we needed the help and introductions. I will never forget his help during this difficult time for us - just starting our business. Know that I hold you in my heart at this time, and prayer for the repose of the soul of Hunter.

Sincerely,
David Gebhart