

SGM (Ret) George Robert Barrett, 73, passed away on May 16, 2015 at his home in El Paso, Texas. He is in the arms of his Lord Jesus Christ. He was born September 8, 1941 in Greenville, North Carolina. A U.S. Army veteran, George honorably served his country 28 years with an additional 10 years as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He saw combat in Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm Iraq and fulfilled several tours in Germany and Korea. He was a loving father of Pamela Robinson, Lisa Barrett, MD, Jessica Barrett- Adams, MPA (husband John), Kensley Barrett, Esq. (wife Andrea), and Soobin Lee Barrett. Doting grandfather of Dana and Jay Robinson, Pierce Barrett-Donnelly, Sage O. Barrett, Sarah, Samantha and Jack Adams. George is survived by his former wife Lou Ellen (Linda) Barrett (née Smith), faithful companion Manuela (Margaret) Stemsley, brothers Willie Barrett (wife Ella) and Vincent Gallope (wife Annette), sisters Annie Marie Parks and Sudie Davis. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Jessie Barrett (née Selby), Grandmother Julia Barrett, and brothers Herbert Barrett, Jr. and William Henry Barrett. A celebration of George’s life will begin with interment services at Hillcrest Funeral Home- East May 25, 2015 5pm-8 pm and funeral service May 26, 2015 from 11:00 am-12:30 pm in Center Chapel #1 Ft. Bliss.
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