Earnest Clark Barrett

Life ReflectionsSunrise: April 13, 1936 - Sunset: October 21, 2016 Earnest Clark Barrett was the first of three children born to Earnest Clyde and Catherine Clark Barrett. tie entered this life on April 13, 1936 in St. Louis, MO. Earnest was also known as "Clarkie", "Butch" and "Old Goat". Clarkie attended both Douglas Elementary and Douglas High School in Webster Groves, MO. lie played basketball for the Douglas Panthers (Purple & Gold). He worked and retired from Sculins Steel Company in St. Louis, MO. In 1955 he married Naomi Easter (who preceded him in death). They had three sons Reuban, Ernest and Michael. He attended Blackwell Chapel AME Zion Church and later joined Fellowship Temple Christian Church and was recently baptized by his Pastor, Sheldon W. Johnston (his nephew). He leaves to cherish his memory: two sisters, Donna Martin and Yvette Gage (John); also two brothers, R. Douglas (Diane) and Alvin (JoAnn) Barrett; three sons, Reuban, Earnest (Carolyn) and Michael; four grandchildren, Doretta, Terry, Reuban, Jr. and Natosha; five greatgrandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, seven nephews, eight nieces and a host of cousins and friends. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing". II Timothy 4:7-8 Internment:Laurel Hill Cemetery2000 N. Pennsylvania AvenuePagedale, MO 63133 . Visitation Saturday, Oct 29, 2016 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Blackwell A.M.E. Zion Church 511 North Elm Street Webster Groves, Missouri 63119 Funeral Service Saturday, Oct 29, 2016 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Blackwell A.M.E. Zion Church 511 North Elm Street Webster Groves, Missouri 63119