David A. Barrett
Greenville
David Ansel Barrett, 69, of Greenville, passed away August 25, 2017.
Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Charles Ansel and Lucille Ivey Barrett Hughes. David served our country during Vietnam in the US Marine Corps. For his service, he received the Purple Heart and Navy Commendation with Combat V.
A graduate of the University of Alabama, David pursued a lifelong degree in engineering and worked with various companies throughout Greenville. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Kay Burns Barrett, of the home; two daughters, Dawn Presley and her husband Tim, of Simpsonville and Cam Gregory and her husband Blake of Piedmont; three grandsons, Alex Presley, Barrett Gregory and Brody Gregory; two sisters, Pam Hayes and Susie Hix; and two brothers, Terry Barrett and Jimmy Hughes.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Barrett.
Graveside services will take place on Friday, September 1st at 3:00 PM in the Pavilion of MJ "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Washington Center, care of Syble Hendrick, in memory of David Barrett.
Washington Center
2 Betty Spencer Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.