John Spencer Barrett

JOHN SPENCER BARRETT, born September 15, 1915 in 5th Ward, Houston, Texas, went to be with his Lord Jesus on August 23, 2008. Spencer was a good man, known for his thoughtful ways and sense of humor. He was a life-long resident of the Heights in Houston, attended Cooley Elementary, Hamilton Middle School, and graduated from Reagan High School in 1933. Spencer was a member of Oaks Christian Church and a long-time member of Heights Christian Church, where he served faithfully as a Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent, Deacon, Elder, President CMF, Financial Secretary, Chairman of the Board and Greeter Emeritus who knew everyone's name and needs, and was known for his sweet, thoughtful ways. Spencer was an honest businessman, a Distributor for Borden's Milk for many years. He was a member of Reagan Masonic Lodge #1037 for 65 years, and also a Knight Templar. Spencer is preceded in death by his parents, Louis Mark Barrett and Mary Lydia Dahlstrom; his beloved wife, Gladys Mae Cheatham; sister, Mary Angie Bishop, and brother, Carl Eric Barrett. He is survived by daughter, Judith Neptune and husband, Don; granddaughter, Bonnie Rapsilver and husband, Gary; grandson, Barrett Neptune and wife, Tracy; great-grandchildren, Christi, Lindsey, and Carson Rapsilver, and Brandy, Cory Spencer, and Kara Mae Neptune; sister, Cory Eliza Hodges and husband, James, and cherished nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Heights Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home with the Reverend Fred Banda officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Garden of Memories, Houston, Texas.