David Lee Barrett

David Lee Barrett, 79 of Dawson Springs, Kentucky, formerly of Benton, KY,  passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, Kentucky.

Born Monday, April 8, 1946 in Calvert City, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Wesley Barrett and the late Margie Smith Barrett. David was retired from the maintenance department of Honeywell in Metropolis, IL. He was of the Primitive Baptist faith.

Surviving are his wife, JoeAnn Barrett of Golconda, IL; sons, Marty Barrett (Beverly) of Calvert City, KY, Randy Barrett (Amy) of Benton, KY and Barry Barrett (Missy)of Benton, KY;  brothers, Donald Barrett (Susan) of Calvert City, KY and Leon Barrett of Calvert City, KY; grandchildren, Greg McClain, Samantha Barrett, Shane Barrett (Katherine), Bailey Barrett, Morgan Noles (Ethan) and Thomas Barrett; great grandchildren, MJ Barrett and Evie Barrett.  As well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Matthew Barrett.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Collier Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Robert Chandler officiating.

Burial to follow at Fooks Cemetery in the Possum Trot Community.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Collier Funeral Home located at  211 West 5th Street Benton, KY 42025. 270-527-3141.