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Donald Thomas Barrett, 84

Donald Thomas Barrett, 84, of Maiden passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Cardinal Health & Rehab in Lincolnton. 

Born Jan. 2, 1940, in Warren County, NY, he was a son of the late Melvin Barrett and Alta Hayes Barrett. He was raised in the Farnams Section of Cheshire, Mass., and had worked at The US Gypsum Company in Farnams. 

He later worked at the E.D. Jones/Beloit Corp until the late 1980s, then relocated to Newton, NC. 

He married Oneda Overcash on May 25, 2005, and she preceded him in death on April 8, 2024.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bob Barrett; and two sisters, Shirley Hall and Lucille Sullivan.

He is survived by:
Son: Joseph Barrett
Daughter: Cynthia Garner of Newton
2 Sisters: Geraldine Hedrick of Conover, Arlene Pero, and husband, Armand, of Statesville
Step-Son: Stanley Overcash of Maiden
Step-Son-in-law and Caregiver: Paul Neal of Maiden
Several Grandchildren, 15 Nieces and Nephews

A memorial service will be held Friday, November 22, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. View Baptist Church in Maiden with Pastor Matthew Seagle officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made in his name to Humane Society of Catawba County or the Humane Society of Lincoln County.

Don's family would like to thank Paul Neal for his excellent care of Don before he went into the nursing home.

Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Barrett Family.

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