LAWRENCE BELL BARRETT

November 14, 1922 ~ January 11, 2012
He was born on November 14, 1922, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Tecumseh and Pheobia Bell Barrett.
He was married in 1949 to Ruth Wright in Columbus, Ohio.
He was married on December 14, 1957, in Jefferson City to Mary Lou Turner who preceded him in death on July 14, 2005.
A graduate of Central High School in Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Barrett was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict where he received two Bronze Stars and the United Nations Service Medal. He retired in 1963 as Sergeant First Class after twenty-one years of service with the Army.
He was employed as Reproduction Machine Operator with the Missouri Highway Patrol for twenty-one years until his retirement in 1984.
Mr. Barrett was a member of the Knights of Pythias; a 45-year member of Tony Jenkins Post 231 of the American Legion; and was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds and football.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include five children, Deborah L. (Nathan) Williams, Jefferson City; Larry W. Barrett, Jefferson City; and Brenda Barrett, Lawrence (Joann) Barrett, and Loretta Cookie Barrett, all of Columbus, Ohio; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Edwina Dennis, Chicago, Ill.; a special niece, Wendy Gregory, Columbus, Ohio; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Tecumseh, Floyd, Frank, and Eugene Barrett; and one sister, Sarah Smith.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with the Rev. Cornell C. Sudduth, Sr., officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17th, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to Disabled American Veterans, POB 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
4/26/12 Larry….it was good to run into you last night at the driving range. Again, I want to convey my condolences on the loss of your father. He truly was a treasure and I enjoyed visiting with him throughout the years. May God Bless. Lori Pleus
Debbie,Larry and families, please know that we are thinking of you and what an especially friendly and nice man your Dad was. Love you all, Jan
My sincere condolences to your family. Many years ago I often worked with Larry in the Print Shop at the Highway Patrol, while I was helping to collate documents, etc. that were needed by my office. He was a kind, softspoken gentlemen, and very patient anytime I needed assitance when a machine jammed or some nonsense. I used to see him at Christmas dinners after his retirement but lost touch as so often happens. I was not aware that he was in the Veterans Home–I hope he liked it there and was treated well because he deserved it. Larry was a nice man and I know he will be missed by everyone who knew him.
LarryYou are in my prayers has you go through this difficult time. May Gods everlasting love wrap around you and comfort you always. Angie Martin
TO DEBBIE WILLIAMS AND FAMILY:MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LET GOD GUIDE YOU ALL THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME AND MEMORIES OF HIM STAY CLOSE TO YOUR HEART FOREVER. I WONDER IF MY FATHER KNEW YOUR DAD, I SAW THAT HE WAS IN THE KOREAN CONFLICT, SO WAS MY FATHER. I SAW HE WORKED AT MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL, AND MY FATHER DID TOO. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
dad was a very funny man never met a stranger. claressa ciera and lawrenceII will miss him – we have some fond memories of all the summers we spent in mo and the one week he stayed with us in columbus oh. sleep well grandpa until we meet again on the other side.
Mr. Barrett was a joy to know, always very kind to me. My heartfelt condolences to the family.
To the Barrett family, you have my sympathy for the loss of your father