Nathan Barrett, “Nat”, was born in New Orleans on May 8, 1926. He passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, August 4, 2020 of COVID-19 after a visit from both of his sons at East Jefferson Hospital to say their last goodbyes. He is preceded in death by his wife, Neona Barrett, who passed away January 6, 1981. After graduating from Francis T Nichols High School and attending Louisiana State University, he joined the United States Navy. Nat raised his 2 sons, Gary Michael Barrett and Wayne Richard Barrett, with his wife in New Orleans. He lived a long healthy life and enjoyed spending time at the EJ Wellness center with his friends. He was always doing exercise where he swam into his 70s and then began walking the track with friends at the EJ Wellness Center. He enjoyed traveling with his wife in the early years and after her passing with his son, Gary. He enjoyed his work and worked until he retired at the age of 90. He is survived by his 2 sons, Gary, and Wayne (Eve) and his grandchildren, who he was very proud of, Amanda Barrett, Justin and Mandy Barrett, Andrew Barrett and Andrews fiancé, Brooke Horton. Nat loved all sports and was a big fan of LSU and the New Orleans Saints. Funeral services will be graveside at Hebrew Cemetery #3 with Temple Sinai officiating.
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