Richard Darcy “Dick” Barrett, 75, of Sebastian, passed away on Feb. 6, 2014.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Thelma M. Barrett; three children with Sandra Barrett, Kathy Johnson, Richard Barrett Jr., and Doug Barrett, and stepdaughter Debbie Fields; seven grandchildren, Kevin and Kelly Johnson, Sam and Casey Barrett, Torie Quakenbush, and Mitch and Lee Ann Hailey; and three sisters, Jane Murray, Barbara Sundstrum, and Linda Batman.
He was preceded in death by his stepson, Randall Hailey.
Barrett was born to the late Mason and Blanche Barrett on Dec. 17, 1938 in Guilford, N.C.
He attended the University of North Carolina and was a supporter of their alumni association. He married Thelma Barrett in 1978 and they lived in Mission Viejo, Calif., Tupelo, Miss., and finally settled and retired in Sebastian.
Barrett retired from the furniture industry having worked for several furniture companies and owning his own business. He was very passionate about his 40 plus year career in furniture industry, which gave him great joy and pride.
He attended the Orchard United Methodist Church in Tupelo, Miss. Barrett was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge in Altavista, Va., and a member of the Sebastian Elks Lodge #2714, Sebastian. He was a loyal supporter and volunteer for the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, Calif.
Barrett was an avid golfer and a member of Mission Viejo Country Club in California and the Tupelo Country Club in Mississippi. He lived his life with passion, honesty, and a sense of humor that often pushed boundaries in ways that made you think and laugh.
He had a passion for anything “Tarheels.” Carolina sports had precedence over all else on the “to do” list. He enjoyed fishing with his grandkids. He loved John Wayne and Elvis. At the end of the day, there was nothing better than a good scotch, cashews, and the company of his wife Thelma, sitting on the Lanai.
He treasured time and travel with his dear friends and family, as they did with him. He embraced life with laughter and an appreciation for those who shared his traditional values of hard work and family. He lived life to the fullest, his way. His presence will be sorely missed and his memory will never grow old. Barrett was a very proud father, grandfather and brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to: City of Hope c/o National Home Furnishings Industry 1055 Wilshire Blvd. 12th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 or The 1500 West Cypress Creek Road Suite 104, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309, in memory of Richard D. Barrett.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 14, in the Barrett home at 1340 Shoreline Circle, Sebastian. Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Sebastian. A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
