Billie Marshall Barrett, age 65 of 538 Garrett Road, Eden passed away on Friday June 3, 2011 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County. Funeral service will be held 2 pm Monday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Billie was born June 12, 1945 in Rockingham County to the late Bryant and Mamie Purgason Barrett. He was a US Army veteran serving from 1968 - 69 in Vietnam. Billie was employed by Sam W. Smith Construction and Vanier Graphics. He attended Lighthouse Baptist Church. Preceding him in death along with his parents was sister and brother in law, Brenda and Clarence Carter, niece Amanda Carter and his fiance, Ann Barker. Surviving him are daughter; Kathy Tatum and husband Kevin, bother; Bobby Barrett and wife Mary Sue, granddaughters; Kasey and Katrina Tatum, grandson; Kyle Tatum all of Stoneville, niece; Susan Carter and lifetime friend Jeannette Light both of Eden. Family will receive friends on Sunday evening at Fair Funeral Home from 6-8 pm and other times at the home of Jeannette Light, 608 Robindale Ct. Eden. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Im very sorry to hear of bills passing.We were both employed at vanier graphics at the same time.Bill was an extremely funny man.He could make you laugh at anytime.He will be missed.My prayers are with the whole family.Lee Woods
Lee Woods
Bobby and family, So sorry to read this news from William Earles. My prayers and thoughts are with you and yours.
Alyce Caddock Turner
To the Barrett ramily, I was so sorry to hear that Billie passed away. He was a fun and loving member of the Class of '63. May God give you peace and comfort. Love, Trisha Yount Kenner
Trisha Yount Kenner
Deepest sympathy to all for the loss of your loved one. Bill was a very nice and funny man. He always had a smile on his face everytime I saw him. I hope as you each share your memories you will find comfort in knowing how much he loved his family. May God Bless and watch over you thru this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Shirley Harris Tatum
Shirley Harris Tatum
I have the best memories of Bill. Haven has a great angel now. He always made me smile. I was blessed to have known him.
Robert Rogers
Dear Kathy and family, We were saddened to hear of your father's passing. Know that God will comfort you and your family during this time of loss. YOU all now have a special guardian angel looking down upon YOU from Heaven. If there is anything we can do to make this difficult time any easier for you, please call upon us. LOVE IN CHRIST YOUR FRIENDS,
Sherry and Keith Aheron
Bobby and family,sorry to hear about your brother.He was a really great a great person,and he had great smile always on his face. I know that you will miss him but he is in a better place than we are.If there is any think that we can do for you do not fallto cause. You arein our prayers. Ann &Billy Price
Ann & Billy Price
I remember Billie as a tall, smiling, friendly person who found joy. While I did not see him between graduation and our reunion in 1993, he seemed the same nice guy. I am sorry for your loss. God bless you all and wrap you in your loving memories.
Arline Stowe Salas
We were very sorry to hear of Billie passing away. He was precious to every one who knew him. His family are in our prayers. Our love and prayers to the family. Ruby & Stewart Isom
Ruby Barrett Isom
Mrs. Tatum and Family, Just wanted to let you know how sorry we were to hear about the loss of your dear father, brother, grandfather and friend. May God give you the strength you need during this difficult time in your life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and prayers, Jimmy, Tammy and Tyler
Tammy Jeffries
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