Homer Lee Barrett Sr., age 96, an Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Tuesday, March 20, 1928, to Edgar Lee and Madel (Sands) Barrett, at Antlers, OK. Homer passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Antlers High School with the Class of '47. Homer worked in the oil fields in Texas and Oklahoma City prior to returning to Antlers where he began his career with the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency for many years. After attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University, he was promoted to County Executive Director and moved to the office in Atoka County in 1969. He retired from the USDA FSA in 1988 after 32 years of service. He returned to the FSA as a crop adjuster over Southeastern Oklahoma until he was 82. Homer married Ruby Ellen (Bryce) on Sunday, May 16th, 1948 at Ethel Baptist Church, Antlers, Oklahoma. They enjoyed 65 years of marriage together before her passing in 2013.
Homer was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church. In May of 2021 he was recognized for his faithful service as a Deacon for 55 years in Midwest City, Antlers, and Atoka, Oklahoma. His favorite Bible verse was "John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Homer was a member of the Atoka County Lion's Club for many years. He enjoyed farming peanuts, gardening, fishing, hunting with his sons, reading, and especially playing dominoes. His favorite activity was spending time with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Homer is survived by his sons, Homer Lee Barrett Jr. and wife Pam of Atoka, OK, James Edgar Barrett of Coalgate, OK, Leon C. Barrett and wife Beth of Holdenville, OK; Daughter; Ellen Janyce Scroggins of Atoka, OK; Grandsons, Anthony Barrett and wife Amy of Fort Gibson, OK, Bradley Barrett and wife Sasha of Atoka, OK, Brian Barrett of Holdenville, OK, Jason Barrett and wife Persis of Moore, OK; Granddaughters, Carlee Turrentine and husband Steve of Atoka, OK, Tami Barrett and significant other Steve Williams of Cromwell, OK, Laura Rinehart and husband Josh of  Wewoka, OK; Great-grandchldren, Maegan (and husband Josh), Kensie, Madi, Eli, Emmalee, Hailey, Jaxon, Jacee, Luke, Trenton, Tallen, Neelie, Jadon, Jaron, Jamon, Ty, Kianna, Aniyah; sister, Freida Weavel of Marshall, TX; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins that he loved dearly.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Ellen Barrett; parents, Edgar Lee and Madel (Sands) Barrett; brother, Jewel Barrett; sister, Jeraldine Cummings; son-in-law, Daniel Scroggins, daughter-in-law, Mary Barrett.

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DATE OF SERVICES: 3:00 PM Wednesday, April 10th, 2024
PLACE OF SERVICES: First Baptist Church, Atoka, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Bro. John Mixon, Bro. Josh Cochran
INTERMENT: Green Meadows Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma
CASKETBEARERS: Ron McGue, Don Wallace, Tom Klingensmith, Aaron Watkins, Don Burke, David Collins
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Keith Cochran, Arthur Granger, Gary Harvanek, Coby Sherrill, Roy Burkhalter, Brad Copeland
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