Herman T. Barrett, 84, of Cornelia, Georgia, departed from this earthly realm to join his Lord and Savior on June 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. & Maude Sosebee Barrett, and by his wife of 49 years, June Moore Barrett, formerly of Gainesville.
Throughout high school, Barrett was an active 4-H and FFA member, and in 1956, he was named Georgia’s first State Master 4-Her in Production Agriculture based on his record keeping. After high school, Herman applied those foundational leadership skills he obtained from his parents and Ag mentors to serving the agricultural community. He served as past president of Habersham County Farm Bureau and director emeritus; he also served as past president and was a charter member of the Northeast GA Cattleman’s Association. Barrett served as past board chair of Habersham Electric Membership Corp and (Director Emeritus) and as past board chair of the Chattahoochee Baptist Church Deacon Board.
Agriculture was Mr. Barrett’s livelihood and passion; he was a producer of beef, poultry, and dairy; he also operated Barrett’s Farm Supply and later managed White County Farmers Exchange for sixteen years before retiring back to the farm. Outside of serving God, his family, and the agriculture industry, Herman enjoyed riding Tennessee Walking Horses or hitching up draft horses many days.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Gilbert & Donna Barrett of Demorest; daughter, and son-in-law, Nancy and David Bentley of Cornelia; sister, Helen Barrett of Cornelia; and grandchildren Johnathan Barrett of Fort Worth, TX., Allison Barrett of Athens, GA, and Will Barrett of Hendersonville, NC. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jerri Murphy of Hoschton.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Chattahoochee Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Gravely and Rev. Chris Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, June 5, 2023, at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home.
Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to the Chattahoochee Baptist Church building fund at https://chattahoocheebc.com/give/ or mailed to Chattahoochee Baptist Church 7905 Duncan Bridge Road, Cleveland, GA 30528.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
