Barrett obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb archives by: Barrett, Barney Bruce 15 Jul 2008 Aug 2008 Jerry Nelson Barrett, E. R., Jr. 17 Aug 2012 Aug 2012 Jerry Nelson Barrett, Keith Ellis 9 Jun 2013 Jun 2013 Jerry Nelson Barrett, Lionel E. 26 May 2010 May 2010 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/15/2008 BARRETT, BARNEY BRUCE Services celebrating the life of Barney Barrett will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, July 15. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. service conducted by the Rev. Steve Berger. On Oct. 17, 1928, Barney was born to John Thurlow Barrett III and Mabel Hobbs Barrett, in Hammond. After graduating from Hammond High School, he attended Southeastern Louisiana State College where he was a member of Kappa Delta Tau fraternity. In 1950, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps for the Korean War with a military occupational specialty in intelligence. While serving he received the Korean Service Medal with three stars, the U.N. Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. After an honorable discharge, he attended LSU and received a degree in geology. He worked for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in Baton Rouge from 1961-1981 and was one of the original staff at the department's marine laboratory at Grand Terre Island. Barney was among the first scientists in the state who understood the close linkages between the vast expanse of the Louisiana coastal marsh and the state's high fisheries productivity. An expert in coastal processes and estuarine ecology, he initiated a hydrographic monitoring program for use in marine fisheries management. Barney's theory and model for relating coastal environmental conditions to fisheries production is still used to manage shrimp seasons in Louisiana, and has been modified for use worldwide. His descriptions of the relationships between the physical condition of the coast and its fisheries are contained in classic books and professional reports that underpinned the early development of the state's coastal protection program. Barney's professional contributions led to his service as a member of numerous committees of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission between 1963 and 1995. Barney mentored at least 100 coastal and marine scientists, and befriended many more. Many of the people he mentored have moved on to management positions across the Gulf Coast. Barney will be remembered by his family and friends as a generous and honorable man, a mentor, an avid golfer and a larger than life legend. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Joe Alice Matheny Barrett, of Wilmington, N.C.; two nieces, Susan Barrett Smith, of New Orleans and Catherine Barrett Long, of Corona, Calif.; a nephew, John Barrett, of Durham, N.C.; and three great-nieces. His extended family includes Virginia Burkett, Lisa Westfall, Johnny Haydel, Jan Bowman, Tim Morrison, Amy Tate and Jacqui Birkett. He was preceded in death by his brother, Barrie P. Barrett. Many heartfelt thanks to the employees and residents of Sunrise Assisted Living of Baton Rouge, his friend, Mr. Jim Broyles and oncologist Dr. Derrick Spell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Louisiana Wildlife Federation for Coastal Restoration, P.O. Box 65239, Audubon Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70896-5239, http://www.lawildlife fed.org or to Trinity Hospice Foundation, 2506-B.E. 21st St., Tulsa OK 74114-1706, http://www.trinityhospicefoundation.org. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 8/17/2012 BARRETT, E. R., JR. E. R. Barrett, Jr. (Bob), 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at his home in Jackson, in the presence of his loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Chapel at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home at the High St. location. Visitation will be Friday, from 5 until 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetary, Hammond, La., at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19. Bob was a lifelong resident of Jackson, attended Millsaps College while working for WRBC Radio. He was chief pilot for Dumas Milner Chevrolet for 14 years, after which he purchased Jacobs Aircraft, Co, at Hawkins Field in 1970. For 38 years he ran the business with honesty and integrity to all of his loyal employees and customers. He was awarded the Federal Aviation AdministrationŐs Charles Taylor Award in 2008 for having over 50 years as a corporate pilot and aviation mechanic. He had numerous aircraft ratings as a pilot, and held an Aircraft Inspectors Certificate. Bob was a "one-of-a-kind" Southern gentleman who never expected anything from any employee that he wasnŐt willing to do himself. He not only was a faithful friend, he was a wonderful employer, always understanding, kind and generous to all who knew him. He will be missed by everyone. He is survived by his cousins Mary Lou Riemer (Joe), Dede Wilson, Robert Bottolfs (Linda), E.A. "Buddy" Campbell, and their children and grandchildren and a host of friends. The family is eternally grateful to BobŐs devoted friends, family members and his loving caregivers who meant so much to him. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/9/2013 BARRETT, KEITH ELLIS Keith Ellis Barrett died on Friday, May 31, 2013 at his home in Boise, Idaho, following a 3-year battle with cancer. Born in Baton Rouge on October 31, 1961, he was 51 years old. Keith grew up in Ponchatoula, LA. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked as an electronics engineering designer. He loved the outdoors and was an avid sportsman. He is survived by his wife, Kari Egstad Barrett; son, Evan Barrett; daughters, Emily Barrett and Tiffany Barrett Van Meter; mother, June Corbin Barrett; sister, Kim Barrett Justice and husband Buddy; grandchildren, Tegan and Braedyn; and godmother Gloria Durbin. Preceded in death by his father, Lionel Ellis Barrett. Interment service held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/26/2010 BARRETT, LIONEL E. "JOE" Lionel E. "Joe" Barrett, 85, a native of Wilson and a resident of Ponchatoula, died Monday, May 24, 2010, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was born Aug. 14, 1924, in Jena, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Barrett. Mr. Barrett was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3784, Baton Rouge. He also was a member of Pine Grove Masonic Lodge 288, Ponchatoula, and the Masonic lodge in Wilson. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, June Corbin Barrett; daughter, Kim Justice and her husband, Buddy; son, Keith Barrett and his wife, Kari; four grandchildren, Tiffany Barrett, Emily Barrett, Evan Barrett and Kevin Justice; two great-grandchildren, Tegan and Braedyn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brothers, Eudie Massey and Jeff Barrett; and sisters, Thelma Carruth and Marjorie Miller. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, Thursday, May 27, from 9 a.m. until chapel service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Charles Bigner and the Rev. Eric Hattaway. Interment in Sand Hill cemetery, Ponchatoula. The pallbearers for the service will be Willie Carruth, Ancil Carruth, Geoffrey Barrett, Bobby Blanchard Sr., Jerry Blanchard and Jim Verlander. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/barrett.txt