Robert Michael Barrett

1926 - 2017

Robert Michael Barrett obituary, 1926-2017, Cropwell, AL

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Kilgroe Funeral Home

2219 - 2nd Ave North

Pell City, Alabama

Robert Barrett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 24, 2017.

ROBERT M. "BOB" BARRETT
Robert M. "Bob" Barrett died August 23, 2017, 1:50 P.M. He was born July 28, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was raised in Northwest Indiana. During World War II he voluntarily served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Birmingham. Following graduation from the University of Notre Dame, Bob entered the FBI as a Special Agent, where he served with distinction for 26 years. This was followed by an eleven year career as an Associate Commissioner for the Southeastern Conference in Birmingham.
In 1993 Bob and his wife Phyllis, moved to their current residence in Cropwell, Alabama where they were active members at Pine Harbor Golf Club. Bob was an avid supporter of Notre Dame's Fighting Irish and the Chicago Cubs.
Bob is survived by his loving and caring wife of 67 years, Phyllis, their five children Melinda (Mike) Cammarata, Teresa (Jeff) Clark, Mike (Denise) Barrett, Susan (John) Compton, Pat (Nita) Barrett, thirteen grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service, August 28, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Pell City, Alabama.
The family requests any remembrances be donated to Lakeside Hospice, Pell City, Alabama at lakesidehospice.org
Kilgroe Funeral Home – Pell City will direct the service. www.kilgroefh.com

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August 27, 2017

Sue Barrow

Dear Aunt Phyllis and Cousins, as in life he will continue to watch over you in Heaven. May your memories be happy ones. Love, Sue and Family.

August 27, 2017

Sue Barrow

August 26, 2017

AC

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76.

August 26, 2017

M

I'm so sorry about the death of your loved one. I sincerely hope that you will find comfort in knowing that there is a future for those we've lost in death.(1st Thessalonians 4:14).

August 25, 2017

Donna Lee Zehiel Dill

Dear Phyllis and Family, I'm so sorry about the loss of your husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather. He's in a much better place and no more suffering. When you get the blues just think of all the good times that you've
had over the years. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Your ever loving Michigan Cousin Donna Lee

August 25, 2017

Ann Schmidt

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Some of my fondest memories are playing in the basement with Pat and seeing Mr.Barrett watch football on television.

August 25, 2017

Susie, Teddy and I are sad to hear of your Dad's passing. We both know the desperation, one feels, losing a parent! My heart and prayers are going out to you and your family. We worship and serve a loving God, that will not leave or forsake us and He will continue to hold your Mom and all of the family in His arms.

August 25, 2017

Donna and John Gray

Mike, Denise, Tara and Bobby (you are forever Bobby to us): We send you our deepest condolences. Mike, we still remember your stories about your father. He was a mighty man!

August 25, 2017

My condolences to family and friends. Take time to grieve and celebrate a life well-lived. The loss of a loved one is truly difficult no matter how long we have them with us, but remember Almighty God promises to be near to all those calling on him (Psalm 145:18)

August 25, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss.

May the God of all comfort, bring comfort to the Barrett family during these difficult times.

(2 Corin.1:3,4)

August 24, 2017

Sue Barrow

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Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church

Pell City, AL

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