Charles Richard Barrett, 86, of McComb, MS, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Charles was born January 4, 1934 to the late H.C. "Clayton" Barrett and Lela Jones Barrett in McComb, MS.

He played football at McComb High School and Southwest MS Junior College.

Charles served in the U.S. Air Force in Yuma, AZ and Bossier City, LA. as a B-52 mechanic. He married Katie Dunaway November 22, 1957. Theirs was a true love story that lasted 63 years.

Charles had a 43 year career as a Locomotive Engineer for the IC Railroad, which is now the CN Railroad.

His hobbies included woodworking, riding his tractor, and watching football games.  He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved telling old stories and laughing around the dinner table with his family.

He was a member of New Heights Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years.  He loved the Lord and was a great example of how a Christian should live.  He was always willing to help anyone in need with no expectation of reciprocation.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents and brother.  He is survived by his loving wife Katie Barrett, one daughter, Donna Durning and husband, Charlie, two sons, David Barrett, John Barrett and wife Yoko, 3 grandchildren Michael Martinez and wife Tammy, Patrick Martinez, Cody Barrett, and one great-grandson, Noah. He also has a large extended family that he loved so much.

Charles loved his family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him.

Pallbearers will be Michael Martinez, Josh Wicker, Stephen Alexander, Rick Brister, Pat Kelly and Cody Barrett. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Williams, Patrick Martinez and the Deacons of New Heights Baptist Church.

There will be a private family service.

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