Melvin V. Barrett

Melvin V. Barrett Lansing, Michigan Age 78, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the Masonic Pathways in Alma. Melvin was born Jan. 31, 1935 in Lansing the son of Basil H. and Agnes Belle (Bissell) Barrett and was a life resident of the Millett area. Surviving are: his wife of 57 years, Sharon (Vaughn) Barrett; daughter, Bev (Doug) Wilkinson of Dewitt; sons, James Barrett of Lansing and Terry (Tennie) Barrett of Perry; 4 grandchildren, Tambi (Sam) Helmick, Dillon Barrett, Dan Wilkinson and Jake Wilkinson; 2 great grandsons, Gabe and Royce Helmick; Siblings, Cecelia Still, David (Betty) Barrett, Jack Barrett and Lucille (Ray) Rice; Mother-in-law, Bernadine Vaughn; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Jerry & Sandra Vaughn and sister-in-law, Nancy Hatz. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harry Barrett. Mel was a member of the Charlotte Lodge #120 F. & A. M. and the Brookfield O. E. S. #352. He had a good sense of humor and was an avid Outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and all outdoor activities. He was comfortable talking to anybody. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P. M. Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Dimondale United Methodist Church with Pastors Joe Huston and George Ayoub officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday prior to the services at the Church from 2-4 PM with a Masonic Service being held at 3:30 P. M. Memorial contributions may go to the Alzheimers Ass’n. or to the Masonic Pathways. Envelopes will be available at the Church. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home of Charlotte. www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com