Gerald "Jerry" F. Barrett

Jerry was a 1963 graduate of Miamisburg High School. He graduated from Dayton Barber College and later attended Sinclair Community College. Jerry worked for many years at Max’s Barber Shop prior to entering the elevator industry, where he worked for various companies and retired from Otis Elevator Co. after over 30 years of combined service. He returned to barbering after his retirement. Jerry was the past president and a member of the Miamisburg Lions Club, past president of the Miamisburg High School Alumni Association, Viking Booster member for 55 years, member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local #11, member of the Miamisburg Historical Society and also a member of St. James United Methodist Church, where he served as an usher for many years. He enjoyed golfing, ballroom dancing, traveling, OSU football and basketball, and Bengals football. Watching the grandkids play sports and spending time with family and friends was important to him and brought him great pleasure.

Jerry is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 55 years, Sherry (Cummings) Barrett; daughters, Lea Ann (Don) Stevenson of Miamisburg and Wendi (Larry) Hopkins of Springboro; grandsons, Dustin Stevenson of Wilder, KY and Nicholas Hopkins of Springboro; father-in-law, Clayton Peace; brother-in-law, Robb Cummings; sister-in-law, Patti Noffsinger; nephews, Alec Cummings and Scott Noffsinger; special cousin, Margaret Simmons of Killeen, TX; as well as his beloved pets, Bailey, Gracie and Hanna.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Barrett and Rose (Cass) Bedacht; his father-in-law, Robert Cummings; his mother-in-law, Mildred Peace. The family would like to express their appreciation to Crossroads Hospice, Janet Morris and Bob Faulkner, Nicole Williams and Dave & Cheryl Mason for their loving care and support. Special thanks to Pastor Stu Rammes and Rev. Deb Holder for their prayers and visits; our neighbors, the Daniels and the Renners, as well as the many close friends who have helped over the years.