Clinton Barrett

October 9, 1942 - February 11, 2017

Booneville, KY- Clinton Barrett, age 74, husband of Viola (Turner) Barrett, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 11, 2017. Clinton was born October 9, 1942, in Booneville, KY, a son to the late Willard and Zella (Gross) Barrett. He was a coal miner, working for James River Coal for many years. He was also a carpenter, a member of the Masonic Lodge, a veteran of the United States National Guard, as well as a member of the Sugar Camp Baptist Church. He attended the Owsley County Senior Citizens, took part in many car clubs, and thoroughly enjoyed tinkering on his classic cars. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and being outdoors. Along with his wife of 54 years; Viola Barrett, he is survived by 1 son; Mark Barrett of Booneville, KY, 3 daughters; Yvetta (Allen) Kidd, Deatra (Joe) Havicus, and Yolanda (Richard) Ball all of Booneville, KY, 2 brothers; Carl Barrett and Sonny (Ruth) Barrett both of Booneville, KY, 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Willard and Zella Barrett, 2 brothers; Tommy Barrett and Larry Barrett, 1 sister; Panzy Barrett, and 1 niece; Tabitha Burns. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Sugar Camp Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Charlton officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Sugar Camp Cemetery, located in the Sugar Camp Community of Booneville, KY. To leave the family a special message please visit, www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.