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John Barrett Obituary
John Albert Barrett, age 72 of Murfreesboro, died Tuesday April 5, 2011.
A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Billy Gracy and Hilda Heath Barrett. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Minnie Palmer and Rebecca Lawson.
Mr. Barrett is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gayle Kilgore Barrett; son, Neal (Terri) Barrett of Rossville, GA; daughter, Shannon (Joe) Vanderveen of Antioch, TN; grandchildren, Nathan (Amy) Barrett, Amber (Travis) Owens, Lauren Hughes and Hannah Barrett; great-grandchildren, Mason Owens and Carter Barrett; sisters, Jenny LaFleur of Murfreesboro, TN and Marie Taylor of Goodlettsville, TN; brothers, Billy Barrett, Jr. of Wyoming, Robert, David and Lawrence Barrett, all of Murfreesboro, TN.
Funeral services will be 12 Noon on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, with Dr. Mike Smith and Rev. Pam Pilote officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, with Robert and Kirk Lewellen, Jim Ritter, Tony Snook, Charles Bryson, Jay and Will Walker, Rick Templeton, Jerry Knox and Jimmy Jobe serving as Pallbearers. First Baptist Church deacons, chancel choir members and Pathfinders Sunday School class members will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
Mr. Barrett was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church. He was a kind and gentle man who loved life, family, his fellow man and his Lord. He was also a U. S. Army Reserve veteran and retired from Paramount Packaging and Sonoco.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church's "We're Here for Life" program, 200 E. Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130; or Community Care of Rutherford County, 901 East County Farm Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 in memory of Mr. Barrett.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, (615) 893-5151.
Online condolences may be sent to www.woodfinchapel.com.
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April 10, 2011
I will miss you Grandaddy! I love you! Lauren
Marguerite Batey
April 10, 2011
Dear Gayle, This is Marguerite Batey. We went to high school together. I just heard about the loss of your dear husband of 52 years....I am so sorry. All I can do is wish you and send you my deep sympathies for the loss of your life's companion. He is out of pain now and that is good.
God bless...
~M~
April 8, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss, if you need anything call us.
Your neighbors
Gart and Aimee Davis
Linda Roper
April 8, 2011
Gayle, I was so sorry to hear of John's passing, but I know from personal experience how hard it is to see the one you love suffer pain. May God bless you with peace at this time in your life.
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David Emerson
April 8, 2011
Gayle: I remember working woth John after my junior year of college at Paramount. You helped me get the job, because someone didn't show up for work that day. John worked hard to ensure that all of our tasks were completed accurately and on-time. And, of course, I remembe you from Franklin. I remmeber John as hard working and as being very kind to a summer replacement. My sincere condolences to you and your family!
Connie Reeves
April 7, 2011
Gayle,
I was sorry to read of John's passing in the paper. I know daddy (Hayden Hall) thought a lot of John when they worked together at Paramount. Know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Melissa Fathera Porch
April 7, 2011
I never met Mr. Barrett personally but graduated from high school with his daughter Shannon. Considering what a wonderful person she is, he had to be as well. I know she thought her daddy hung the moon and will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you Shannon and your family during this difficult time. I'm sorry I was unable to attend visitation due to a heavy work schedule. Please contact me if I can do ANYTHING for you or your family.
Patsy Radabaugh
April 7, 2011
I didn't know Mr. Barrett but am a friend of his sister, Jennie Lafleur. She spoke very kindly of Mr. Barrett and you could feel the closeness they had with each other.
My prayers are with the family in the days ahead in the loss of their loved one.
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