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Barrett, Gary Lynn (LaFayette)

  • Saturday, August 1, 2020
Gary Lynn Barrett, 68, of LaFayette, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and an avid motorcycle rider.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Natashia Lynn Cox; parents, Andrew Barrett and Kathryn McDonald; and brother, Andy Barrett.

He is survived by his son, Shane (Christy) Barrett; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Pat Barnes and Pam Mullins; brother, Mike Headrick; and several nieces and nephew.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Frank Holtzclaw officiating.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
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