Friday, November 6, 2009
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“DICK” Richard (Dick) Barrett, of Snellville, GA passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009 suddenly of an apparent heart attack. Dick is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linda Lee Barrett; two daughters, Christina and Andrea Barrett both of Snellville, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Wolf Seka of Rochester, NY; mother-in-law, Donna Hunt of Columbus, GA; other relatives and a host of many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, George Dickey Barrett and mother, Carolyn Burns Barrett. Dick was an Atlanta native, and attended Grady High School. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a B.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. He worked for various Atlanta engineering firms, and most recently for the State of Georgia in Information Technology Management. Dick was an active member of Cannon United Methodist Church, having served as secretary of the administrative board for many years. Dick was a dutiful and devoted family man, and was always involved in and supported his daughters' activities. He loved to travel with his family, visiting many countries around the world. The Service Celebrating the Life of Dick Barrett will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. at Cannon United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Elliott and Rev. Amy Morgan officiating. Interment Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make donations to Cannon United Methodist Church, 2424 Webb Gin House Rd., Snellville, GA 30078 in memory of Dick Barrett. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Snellville, GA 770-979-3200 is in charge of arrangements.
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