Samuel E. Barrett

GORDO - Samuel Edward Barrett, age 63, of Gordo, Ala., passed away December 11, 2017 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Memory Hill Gardens with Rev. Ed Booth officiating and Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lucille Barrett; wife, Carolyn Barrett; son, Kim Jones, brothers, Eugene Barrett and Clyde Barrett; grandparents, Daniel and Velma Tubbs and Curb and Mattie Barrett; and sister, Katherine Greenfield.

Survivors include wife, Detra Barrett; son, Jason Carr; sisters, Eloise Randolph and Betty Barrett Wilson; and brothers, James Barrett and Ted Barrett.

He was a coalminer. He enjoyed being able to be at the barn with all his friends. He loved being outdoors with his tractor and working on his property.

Pallbearers will be Tory Barrett, Taylor Barrett, Matthew Golden, Tony Driver, Lee Tilley and Brantley Hodo.

Honorary pallbearers are friends of Sipsey Crossing Club, friends of Buhl, Holman and Elrod communities.