Kenneth Wilson Barrett, 72, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Morehead Nursing Center due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. 

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at North Spray Christian Church.  A visitation will be held one hour prior (2 – 3) to the service at the Church.

Kenneth was born in Leaksville, now known as Eden on December 29, 1943 to Annie Taylor Pendleton and the late Lester Wilson Barrett.  He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force.  Kenneth was a member of North Spray Christian Church.  He was also a former member of the Eden Evening Lion’s Club.  He retired from First Data of Greensboro. 

Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Williamson Barrett of the home; son, Chris Barrett of Winston-Salem, NC; grandchild, Christianna Barrett of Kernersville, NC; mother, Annie Taylor Pendleton; brothers, Jack L. Barrett of Goldsboro, NC and Johnny R. Barrett of Figsboro, VA; step-children, Libby Blackwell (Chuck) of Reidsville and John Paschal of Richmond, VA; step-grandchildren, Melissa Tedder (Matt) of Greensboro, Corey Miller of Charlotte, NC, Tiffany Blackwell of Bethany, NC, Chaz Blackwell of Reidsville, NC and Jordan Paschal (Jordan) of Richmond, VA; great-grandchild, Kinleigh Rose Blackwell of Bethany, NC.

Along with his father, he is preceded in death by his step-daughter, Debbie Miller.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions may be made in Kenneth’s honor to North Spray Christian Church; 521 Washburn Ave, Eden, NC 27288.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com