Thomas S. Barrett (Tommy), loving husband and father, died peacefully at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, MS on July 23, 2017. Tommy served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Philippines and always wore his veteran's hat signifying his pride of service. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Grenada where he taught Sunday school, served as lay leader and a choir member. His ministry to the Methodist community also included serving as the District Representative for Methodist Men and a member of the Mississippi Methodist Conference Finance and Administration Committee. He was a former chair of the Board of the MS Schools for the Blind and Deaf and President of the MS District Exchange Club. He was awarded The Book of Golden Deeds by the Grenada Chapter of the Exchange Club. Tommy also served as president of the Grenada Chapter of Gideons International.

Tommy is preceded in death by his parents Marcus and Vera Barrett and his two brothers, Marcus Barrett and James Barrett. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Freddie Barrett and daughter Pshon Barrett. He is also survived by adoring nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. The family thanks Tommy's devoted caregivers Lorraine Ross, Alecia Dennis and Kesha Veals for the years of service and tender care.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at First United Methodist Church in Grenada with Rev. Jack Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Grenada Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 or the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, 662-307-2694.