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Troy Barrett Obituary
He was born in Clarkesville, GA to Ralph E. and Bessie Kinsey Barrett on May 30, 1922. He married Robbie Williams of Greensboro on October 22, 1949, who survives him.
He was a graduate of Fayetteville High School, Louisburg College, Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC, and Duke Divinity School, Durham, where he was best known as Head Cheerleader in the athletics department. He was an ordained minister of The United Methodist Church, North Carolina Conference.
Mr. Barrett served as the NC Conference Director of Youth Work; and NC State Director of Methodist Student Work. He worked on the staff of the NC Christian Advocate, Greensboro; The Methodist Orphanage, Raleigh; and The Methodist Retirement Home, Durham. He served churches in Broadway, NC, Zebulon, Wendell, Warrenton, Cary, New Bern, Greenville, Durham, Laurinburg, Smithfield, Lillington, and Raleigh.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, James Lee Barrett and wife, Lois Brown Barrett of Greenville, NC, Robert Troy Barrett and wife, Marcia McFadden Barrett of Orangeburg, SC, William Ralph Barrett and wife, Kathy Ivey Barrett of Evans, GA.
Surviving also are grandchildren, Bradford Scott Barrett of Oklahoma, Michael Lee Barrett and wife, Kendra Barrett of Mebane, Charles Grayson Barrett of Raleigh, Rebecca Ruth Barrett of Columbus, GA, Mary Beth Barrett of Evans, GA, Timothy William Barrett of Evans, GA, Elizabeth Harris Maxon and husband, Joey Maxon of Charlotte, Robert Harris of Charlotte.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2007 at First United Methodist Church, 117 S. Academy St., Cary, NC.
Memorial remembrances may be made to: Prison MATCH of North Carolina, Inc., (mothers and their children), PO Box 14469, Raleigh, and NC 27620.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownwynne.com
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne, Cary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Troy Barrett
CATHY MENDOZA
July 22, 2007
WE WANT TO EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY ESPECIALLY TO MRS. ROBBIE, WE WILL SURELY MISS HIM A LOT. MR AND MRS BARRETT HAVE ALWAYS BEEN OUR GREAT NEIGHBORS SINCE WE HAD MOVED HERE IN CARY BACK IN 1995. MR. TROY HAD THAT GREAT SMILE AND ENTHUCIASTIC PERSONALITY AND JUST MEETING HIM AT THE MAILBOX WITH SIMPLE AND SHORT DISCUSSIONS ABOUT LIFE CAN MAKE YOUR DAY.HE HAD SUCH A BIG HEART AND COMPASSION FOR PEOPLE AND I KNOW THAT FOR SURE FOR THERE ARE SEVERAL OCCASIONS HE WOULD COME TO THE RESCUE OF MY SON ACE WHO ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS FORGOTTEN HIS KEYS THEN HE WOULD CALL ME SAYING "MOM, DONT WORRY I AM WITH MR. BARRETT".HE HAD TOUCHED OUR LIVES AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
Debra Nichols
July 16, 2007
The volunteers of the North Carolina Museum of History wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family. We will always remember Troy because of his terrific smile, his great stories and those wonderful corny jokes he loved to share. He was a great friend to the staff and volunteers of the museum. We are all very sorry for your loss and hope that many wonderful memories will help each of you through this very sad time.
Bill and Martha Garmon
July 13, 2007
Bill and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Troy. We have such fond memories of him and the way he
loved people and "took" care of his
flock here of FUMC. He was the first to call at the passing of Bill's dad in the 70's. We shall never forget the passion and care.
Robbie (and family)our thoughts are
with you. May God bless you all.
Bill and Martha Garmon
Eddie Williams
July 12, 2007
This world is a much better place because of the way Mr. Barrett lived and loved life. His molding of young teens in the late 60's in Cary made quite a difference in many lives, I know he did in mine. His enthusiasm teaching love and compasion will remain with me the rest of my life.
Kavi Walia
July 11, 2007
We are sorry for the loss of Troy Barrett. May God give strength to the family to bear this loss. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Mukut Sharma
July 11, 2007
We are sorry to hear about Mr. Barrett's loss. We heard lot of good things about you from Bill, your son. We will miss you. You have left a big legacy behind you that we can learn from.
Daniel Jones
July 11, 2007
Robbie, you are in my prayers and thoughts. You and Troy will always be special to me because of your ministry to my parents in Laurinburg and Maxton.
God bless you,
Geddie Family
July 11, 2007
It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Reverend Barrett. He baptized our twin sons, Alex and Charlie, and always presented himself as a man who enjoyed life, especially through his faith in God.
John Mallow
July 11, 2007
Rev. Barrett was a fine Minister, father and human being. My condolences to the entire family. His positive influence on me as a teenager continues to this day.
With sincerest Sympathies.
John Mallow
Phillip Cupp
July 10, 2007
We are sorry about your loss. I have heard many good things about Rev. Barrett from his son Bill. We will be praying for you during this time. Remember that He as gone to be with his Lord.
The Cupp Family of Augusta, GA
Patricia Brantley Roberson
July 10, 2007
Troy Barrett was one of the finest, most caring ministers to serve the Zebulon United Methodist Church. He touched many lives and left us with uplifting hearts. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him and loved him. Bobbie, we will always love you too. May God bless you and your family throughout this difficult time.
Charles E. Page
July 10, 2007
Troy Barrett was one of God's chosen spokesman--especially to young people. He made the church's outreach to the youth of his generation an effective witness. May the Lord be with his dear ones
Martha Worsley
July 10, 2007
Troy will surely be missed by all who knew and loved him. Especially those of us at FUMC in Cary. It was especially nice to have Troy and Robbie retire in Cary so they could share their many talents with us.
Troy has touched many lives, we will miss this saint who has gone HOME!
Much love and prayers to the family at their time of need.
Martha Worsley
Anne Wells
July 10, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. There has never been a finer man than Troy Barrett. He was my very first Methodist minister. He baptized my kids, prayed with me when my marriage broke up and was a good friend throughout the years. No one will ever know how much he has meant to me throughout the years. I wish I had the opportunity to say it to him personally. Surely, he sits at the feet of our Lord today.
My thought and prayers are with the family. I love you all.
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