Harvey Clarence Barrett, Sr.

Harvey C. Barrett, Sr., 86 , of Hartly, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 13, 2017, in Pinnacle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Smyrna, surrounded by his loving family.  

     Harvey was born may 7, 1931, in Wilmington, DE . He was a truck driver for many years, and had won an award from the State of Delaware for driving 1,000,000 miles driving accident free and being a safe driver. In 1987 he won the truck rodeo for the State of Delaware, and went on to compete for the National Title. Harvey was a hard worker, who was also very fun loving and friendly.

    Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Mary(Curlee) Burris; his son, Harvey C. Barrett, Jr., a brother and two sisters.

    He is survived by his loving wife, Maggie;  his children, Harry Barrett & wife, Bernice, of Wilmington; Leona Barrett, of Dover; Christine Mosley & husband, William, of Dover; Floyd Heath & Lucy, of Ellendale; Richard Romeo; of Texas; Ronald Romeo, of Wilmington; Lela Harden, of Dover; Lisa Dunning, of Dover; Joeann Jordan & husband, Ernie, of Felton; Patrick Lawrence & wife, Sandy; of Henderson, MD; James Lawrence & wife, Jennifer, of Smyrna; Sharon Davis, of Connecticut; and Brenda Henry and her husband Mike, of Smyrna; a host of grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins; very special friends Roy & Sandy; as well as extended family and friends.

   Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 21, 2017, in Pippin Funeral Home, Inc., 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, DE; where family and friends may view from 5 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, Suite 205,  New Castle, DE 19720-1633. Condolences may be sent via: www.pippinfuneralhome.com.

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