William Eldon "Pee Wee" Barrett

William Eldon “Pee Wee” Barrett, 72, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Barrett was born January 22, 1947 in Biloxi, MS. He was a graduate of St. Martin High School and a lifetime member of V.F.W. 6731 where he served as Quartermaster and Bingo chairman. Mr. Barrett worked with Specialty Contractors, 81st Civil Engineering Maintenance at Keesler Air Force Base and for the Harrison County Sand Beach Department. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 – 1969. Mr. Barrett enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, but especially spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Eldridge and Irma Tiblier Barrett. Mr. Barrett’s survivors include his wife, Cherylin “Sherry” Entrekin Barrett; his children, Theresa Barrett and Janet (Jeremy) Barrett Forehand; his grandchildren, Macey Forehand and Lanie Forehand; his siblings, Adele “Cricket” (Herman “Bubba”) Roberts, Mary (Frankie) Baum and Cheryl Barrett; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses in MICU at Ocean Springs Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 10:00 am until Mass time. Interment will follow at D’Iberville Memorial Park. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.