DL Capt. Richard Merrill Barrett

 Updated obituary information for DL Capt. Richard Merrill Barrett: https://obituaries.charleswsmithandsonsfuneralhome.com/richard-barrett  

 

Richard Merrill Barrett

June 3, 1933 — April 13, 2023

McKinney, Texas

Richard Merrill Barrett, age 89 of McKinney, Texas. Born June 3, 1933 in Santo, Texas to Newell and Clemmie (Crone) Barrett, passed away April 13, 2023 at home with loved ones at his side.

 

Richard grew up on airports in the southwest. His father was a CAA aviation communications specialist in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Aviation was always dear to his heart.

 

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War in the 376th Bomb Wing, a B-29 outfit, in Louisiana as a bayou bush pilot, as a corporate pilot and Major Chief Pilot, Louisiana State Police for Gov. Jimmy Davis.

 

He was employed by Delta Airlines for 31 years, retiring as an International Captain on the McDonald Douglas MD-11.  After retirement Richard continued to fly as a Corporate Jet Captain for 27 years.

 

Proceeded in death by his parents, son Richard Allen Barrett., brother Jack Conrad Barrett. Survived by brother Bill Funderburk, wife, Virginia Schmidt Barrett; four children, Laura, Lisa, Susan and Ruth; grandchildren, Steven Oliver, Joe, Suezanne, Katie Ryan and Nicki Johnson.  Three great grandchildren, Spencer, Hanna, and Grace Oliver.

Family graveside service

Interment at Barrett Cemetery in Mount Pleasant, Texas

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Lone Star Underdogs, 2931 Ridge Road, Suite 100 #170, Rockwall, TX 75032 “In memory of Windy” or donor's choice.

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~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Richard Merrill Barrett

June 3, 1933 - April 13, 2023

 

From friends and colleagues, we learn of the passing of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Richard Merrill Barrett, age 89.  Captain Barrett joined Delta Air Lines 12-18-1961 and was first based Atlanta, then DFW, and LAX prior to retiring. 

Obituary information may be found online at

https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/tx/mckinney/richard-merrill-barrett-16264619

For those who may wish to send a personal note, I see the family address listed in whitepages as

2711 Colonial Cir

McKinney, TX 75072

         Thank you,

 Carol for the PCN

 

Richard Merrill Barrett Obituary…………………………..

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Merrill Barrett of McKinney, Texas, born in Santo, Texas, who passed away at the age of 89, on April 13, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

 

He was predeceased by his mother Clemmie Barrett (Crone); his son Richard Allen Barrett; and his brother Jack Conrad Barrett. He is survived by: his father Newell Barrett; his brother Bill Funderburk (Virginia Schmidt Barrett); his daughters, Laura, Lisa, Susan and Ruth; his grandchildren, Steven Oliver, Joe, Suezanne, Katie Ryan and Nicki Johnson; and his great grandchildren, Spencer, Hanna and Grace Oliver.

 

A graveside service was held on Monday, April 17th 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Barrett Cemetery (1734, Mt, Pleasant, TX).

 

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Lone Star Underdogs, 2931 Ridge Road, Suite 100 #170, Rockwall, TX 75032 "In memory of Windy" or donor's choice.