Mr. Doug Barrett: Obituary

Mr. Doug Barrett, age 72 of Hiawassee, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at his home. Mr. Barrett was born December 10, 1944 in Hiawassee, GA to Jay and Ethel Lee Melton Barrett. Doug was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during the mid 60’s in Korea as a medical specialist. He was a person who loved to work with his hands and could do almost anything. Woodworking was one of his passions and he produced beautiful works of art including bowls and other objects. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Gilbert Barrett; his parents and a brother, Donald L. Barrett.

Survivors include: sister, Virginia (Arthur) Spiva, of Atlanta; Brothers, Ronnie L. Barrett, Danny L. (Roxanne) Barrett, and Larry D. (Cheryl) Barrett, all of Hiawassee; sister-in-law, Jimmie Barrett of Decatur, GA; nephews, Brad Barrett, Britt Barrett, and Brian Barrett, and nieces, India Brooke London, Lindsey Blythe Nicholson, Whitney Blair Burch, Brandi Barrett, and Bethany Barrett.

Funeral services: Friday, April 14, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Chapel of the Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee with Rev. Glen Eller officiating. Interment will follow in the Morgan Memorial Park Cemetery in Madison, GA at 3:00 p.m. Friday. Pallbearers: Jackie Jones, Bernard Moody, Dale Penland, L. G. Hamilton, James Melton, Jesse Melton, Bobby Patel, and Ike Waldroup. Honorary pallbearers: Gary Johnstone, Ed Gilliland, and Wallace Allen.

The family will receive friends at the Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Thursday, April 13, 2017, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.