Rev. Joe Allen Barrett

                 Rev. Joe Allen Barrett, 72, resident of High Point, died October 25th, 2014 at his residence.
Mr. Barrett was born September 13th, 1942 in Barrow County, GA, a son to the late Joe Lee and Lizzie (Sue) Nix Barrett.  Rev. Barrett spent over 35 years in the ministry and also was a strong advocate for Christian education.  Most recently, he was a member of Shady Grove Wesleyan and pastored at Community Fellowship but had also taught and pastored at several different churches during his career.  During his time in Georgia, he became a lifelong fan of the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs.  He also loved reading, studying and the perfect cup of coffee.  In 1967 he married the former Charlotte Turner who survives of the residence.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, James Barrett.
Also surviving are two daughters whom he loved dearly…….Denise Linhoss and husband Elliott of Martin, TN and Gloria Hancock and husband Brannon of Marion, IN; a sister, Dotty Gunby of Winder, GA; and four special grandchildren, Barrett, Andrew, Joseph and Cecilia.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of the Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point with Rev. Ray Thomas, Rev. Elliott Linhoss, Rev. Dr. Brannon Hancock and Rev. Joe Gunby officiating.  Interment will be at Pentecost United Methodist Church in Georgia on Thursday.  Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be directed to Hephzibah Children’s Home, 6601 Zebulon Rd. Macon, GA, 31220.

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