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David Barrett Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

BARRETT, David April 5, 1939 - September 19, 2008. Mr. David W. Barrett of Tucker was a lifelong resident of DeKalb County. He was a 49 year member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 72, was a Past Master and a longtime member of Clarkston Masonic Lodge 492, as well as a Past Patron of Starlight Chapter 421, OES. David's true passion was Civil War Living History. He joined John B. Gordon SCV, Camp #46 and John B. Gordon MOS&B. Since 1984, he participated in many re-enactments as a member of the Georgia Division Civil War Re-enactors Association. He especially enjoyed visiting many area schools, portraying the life of the common solider to educate the students. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Brenda; son, James Barrett and his wife, Margaret of Covington; daughter, Laura Drake and her husband, Russell of Snellville; grandchildren, Samuel and Heather Barrett and Austin and Katie Drake; brother, Charles Barrett of Lavonia; and sister, Mary Bentley of McIntyre. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 22nd at 11 A.M. at Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church preceded by a Masonic Ceremony at 10:30 A.M. at the church. Graveside services will be at 3 P.M. at Hopewell Cemetery, Tyrone, GA. Friends are invited to visit with the family Sunday from 4 - 7 P.M. at A. S. Turner & Sons, Decatur, GA.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for David Barrett

20 Entries

Marshall and Wilna Gresham

September 18, 2009

Marshall and I (Wilna) enjoyed being with David at the Lodge functions. We will always remember his smiling face. You culd always tell he loved people so much. He will be missed. God Bless you and your family.
Marshall & Wilna Gresham

jane donohue

March 9, 2009

i feel blessed to have learned from both a gifted journeyman and a fine gentleman.

Howard Brandon

September 25, 2008

I have had few heroes in my life, but Mr. Barrett was one of the honored few. He shared his passion for history with a young boy and turned him into a soldier and historian. I will never forget his kindness, wisdom and patience. He may be gone, but he will not be forgotten. His memory lives on in every one his "boys" who take the fields or teach the classes. To his family, you have my sincerest condolences. He will be sorely missed.

Emily Beard

September 23, 2008

Dear Brenda and Laura,
I was so saddened by the news of Mr. Barrett's illness and death. I have loved getting to know your family over the past year, and was especially fond of Mr. Barrett's love and affection for his family and friends and history! He had such passion and joy for his life! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know that your faith in God is an incredible comfort to you at this time. May His peace and love prevail in your hearts and minds. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and I will be here for you always. With sympathy and love from your "nurse navigator," Emily

Wyatt and Nancy Cunningham

September 22, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patti Priest

September 22, 2008

Brenda and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Although I am a cousin, I did not know David near as well as his fellow re-enactors or friends. I appreciate the Barrett family history he worked on, his love of Civil War memorabilia, and will miss seeing him at Barrett Family Reunions. He touched many lives, and many were touched and honored to have known him. He brought honor and pride to your family. May God Bless.

robert mckeon

September 21, 2008

In the Prayer of the Confederate Soldier, there is a line that says: "I asked God for health, that I might do greater things, I was given infirmity, that I might do better things. "

David was a Christian Gentleman. He is now in the house not built with hands, eternal in the heavens. So mote it be.

Dr Robert McKeon
Divisional Chaplain

Bob Rogers

September 21, 2008

To the Barrett Family,
David was a fine man, a hard working Mason & a knowledgeable historian. His Civil War re-enactments gave people a true picture of what service in that war was like for the men of both sides. He was a vital link to that long ago war. He will be missed by all who knew him and the 492 Lodge & history are poorer for his loss. GOD BLESS HIM.

Jack Ferguson

September 21, 2008

Barrett Family: I was shocked to see David's obituary in the paper. I was not aware he had a recent stroke. I have known him for about seven years, and he kidded me about my fancy Revolutionary War uniform as compared to his homespun one. He was always a pleasure to be with at the schools for the Georgia Heritage programs and I always looked forward to hearing more of his stories. He will be missed by all who knew him. Remember the good times and know he is looking down from above.

Ken & Shirley Howell

September 21, 2008

Brenda and family,
We are so saddened to learn of David's death. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you as you take this journey of grief.

Love,
Ken and Shirley Howell

Missie and Durand Hawkins

September 21, 2008

To the Drake family--we were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rick & Micky Daniel

September 21, 2008

David my friend, you were a special person. I will miss you. Brenda, our prayers are with you and the family.

James Barrett

September 21, 2008

Dad,

I love you, I miss you and I look forward to seeing you again some day.

Your loving son
Jimmy

Marshall & Wilna Gresham

September 21, 2008

David was a special person to Marshall and Wilna Gresham. He was a member of Clarkston Masonic Lodge with Marshall. They spent many years working in the Lodge. He will be greatly missed. God Bless David and his family.

Kathleen Cotner

September 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are both with the Drake Family and the Bennett Family during this sorrowful time. We pray that the Lord will bring you peace, comfort, and strength as you mourn and as you begin to heal. We love you!

William and Kathleen Cotner

Mike and Carol Purdy

September 20, 2008

David was a true Southern gentleman with all the qualities associated with that increasingly rare breed. Our prayers are with Brenda and her family.

Pete and Dianne Nau

September 20, 2008

Our prayers are with you all during this time of great sorrow of the loss of your beloved David. We pray that the Lord hold you and keep you safe and filled with peace and comfort. Love in Christ --

September 20, 2008

David was special to my family throughout the years. Visits from ya'll for cards and supper and Christmas parties. Your & his support during our trying times. We will miss him.

Diane, Hank, &Walter Simmons

Ed and Lavonne Randall

September 20, 2008

We will truly miss David's warm smile and hugs. He is and was so special. We are so sorry for your lost but know that he will smile down on you. God will take care of him.

GERALD WHITED

September 20, 2008

DAVID WAS SUCH A BIG PART OF EVERY THNG HAPPENING AT 492.
FROM COACHING, TO FILLING STATIONS, TO PREPARING THE FOOD,TO HELPING WITH THE FUND RAISIN TO HELPING THE MEMORIAL CLUB HE WAS THERE WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE. HE WILL BE MISSED.

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