Mr. Richard Howard Barrett

Mr. Richard Howard Barrett, age 85, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, in Mena, Arkansas. He was born April 3, 1938, to the late Neal and Matilda (Brun) Barrett.
Mr. Barrett was a firefighter by profession as well as a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Richard was united in marriage to Janice Elaine Pace on June 21, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. They were married for 57 years until her passing in 2020. Richard was a member of the Masons, and enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and raising cows. At age 70, he decided to retire from raising cows and traveled extensively with his wife, Elaine, going to such places as Germany and all over the world. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and was well known for feeding his pet raccoons O'Roy dog food.
Mr. Barrett is preceded in death by his parents, Neal and Matilda (Brun) Barrett; his loving wife, Elaine Barrett; brothers, Charlie, Wes, Pete, Doyle "Doc", John; and by his sisters, Orena, Lena, Maggie, Virdie "Shorty", Ethel, and Bonnie. He is survived by his son, Richard Howard Barrett, Jr. and wife Sonya; daughter, Rebecca Barrett; grandchildren, James Barrett, Anna Barrett, Ethan Barrett, and Stephen Barrett; sister, Velma Rans; and by a host of nieces, nephews, other family, and friends too numerous to mention.
Graveside services for Mr. Richard Barrett will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Witherspoon Cemetery in Vandervoort, Arkansas. Brother Donnie Jewell will be officiating under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is general. Pallbearers are Donnie Barrett, Hank Sandefur, Bill Barrett, Mike Rans, Randy Milam, and Perry Barrett. Honorary Pallbearers are Dwight Barrett, Raymond Jewell, Keith Jewell, Tim Smedley, and Johnnie Barrett.