Vasco Eugene Barrett. June 11, 1948 – May 25, 2020.
Vasco Eugene Barrett, age 71 went to be with the Lord and his wife, Nancy, on May 25, 2020. He was a loving son, father and brother. He will be dearly missed. Born in Eustis FL, he was raised in Zellwood, FL by his father, Vasco Barrett and mother, Colletta Jean Henry. He has two brothers, Marvin Barrett and Robert Barrett. Gene graduated from Apopka Memorial High School in 1967. On April 2, 1971 he married Nancy Wiggins Barrett at Park Avenue Worship Center. God gave them 48 years together. Gene was a loving father of three daughters, Bobbie (James) Grier of Astatula, Donna (Joe) Cox of Apopka, and Holly (Eon) Chapman of Eustis. He was also a loving grandfather to Amanda Howe, Austin Carroll, Zachary Grier, Tyler Grier, Alyssa Cox and Lauren Cox. Also his two great grandsons Mason Howe and Max Howe. He is proceeded in death by his grandson Michael Grier and wife Nancy Wiggins Barrett. Gene served 20 years in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at multiple bases and served in the Vietnam War. After retirement he settled back in his home town of Zellwood to raise his family. He was actively involved in his church and loved the Lord. He was a caring and loving man that would give the shirt off his back. He will be truly missed. Services will be held on Friday, May 29, 2020, private for the family at Park Avenue Worship Center; if you would like to pay your respects you’re welcome to do so at Conquest Cemetery at 12:00PM . We would like to thank everyone involved for their love and support through this difficult time.
Tim Knight says
Gene your in a better place and rejoicing with Nancy by now. Continue to watch over your family and we will see you again one day in the house of the lord.
Rest easy Cuz
Mike Donna Arianna Michael-Jr. says
We love you Uncle Gene. May you be forever happy in the arms of the Lord and surrounded by your loved ones in Heaven. You are dearly missed on earth. Love Mike, Donna, Arianna, Michael Jr.
To the entire family, we love you all and pray you find comfort in the Lord and those around you.
Arlene Smith says
My prayers and thoughts are with your family , may our Heavenly Father wrap his around yโall and guide yโall to peace and healing
Rebecca Parrish says
My Love an Prayers for You All
God give you all strength an Love ๐
DELORES KNIGHT says
Prayers to the family R I P Cuz ๐๐
Barbara Walker Hutching says
My friend from way back! We were both in the youth group at Apopka Church of God! Him and his family have always had a special place in my heart! Love and prayers to his family during this tremendous time of loss!
John Crowther says
Mr. Barrett you were a kund man. Glad I got to meet you a couple of times. The Lod be with You.
Edith Holley says
Our Deepest Sympathies to all the Barrett family.
Our love and prayers are with you all.
Edith Holley and Family
Jack Holley says
Jean,
I am sorry to hear about Eugene. My
prayers are with y’all at this time