James Robert Barrett Athens, Tennessee Obituary

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James Robert “Jim” Barrett, 81, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in a local hospital. He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on June 8, 1941 a son of the late Eugene & Genevieve Barrett. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Athens, TN and a longtime member of Knights of Columbus. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by one son in law Sean Deeds, two brothers and two sisters. Jim leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 55 years Patricia “Pat” Barrett, two daughters Kathleen Deeds and Jennifer Harmon, one son James Robert Barrett Jr., three grandchildren Lyndsey, Jenna and R.J., six great grandchildren Emma, Charlotte, Asher, Kenzie, Ezra and Paige, three sisters Susan Gryzb (Walter), Carol Riley, and Genevieve Bagnell (Joseph), numerous other extended family members, church family and a host of special friends. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Athens, TN. There will be no formal visitation. You are encouraged to share a memory of Jim and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist his family with these arrangements.
June 8, 1941 - May 12, 202206/08/194105/12/2022
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Genevieve Bagnell (nee Barrett)
May 16, 2022
What a wonderful brother and (brother-in- law) Jim was. Always so witty, quick with a quip, and a well told story relevant to the conversation based on q well lived life. He'll be sorely missed... Genevieve and Joe Bagnell
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The Family of Judith Barrett Wolf
May 16, 2022
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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Stan Poling
May 14, 2022
Saddened by the passing of Jimmy…first cousin, friend, and a great human being.
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Susan &Walter Grzyb
May 14, 2022
Remember that we love and care about you. We may not be there with you but we are thinking and praying for all of you.

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