Mr. Stephen R. Barrett

July 8, 1951 - June 18, 2021

This obituary is posted as a courtesy to local family and friends. Stephen R. Barrett, 69, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, in Clemson, South Carolina. Born in Sanford, North Carolina on July 8, 1951, he was a son of the late Ralph Addison and Willa Boze Barrett. Steve enjoyed playing football for Sanford Central on the 1968 Yellow Jacket Team (#84 Redbird), golf, old cars, his 1969 Satellite, volunteering with the Dixie Youth Baseball Association, the Red Fox Club, teaching the children Sunday School with Elaine and Elaine, going to the beach and fishing. Most of all he loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchilden. Surviving are his loving wife of 48 years, Donna Rogers Barrett of the home; two daughters, Stephanie Moore (Mike) of Six Mile, and Courtney Griffith (Brent) of Lynchburg; a son, Josh Barrett of Denver, CO; also surviving are seven grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Susan Barrett and Carol Barrett Barwick. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to First Baptist Church Hartsville, Children’s Ministry, 104 E. Home Avenue, Hartsville SC 29550, where he spent many years teaching Sunday School. The family will host a private memorial in his honor at a later date. Steve’s life verse was Joshua 1:9, Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff of Dominion Senior Living and Crescent Hospice for their love and genuine care shown to Steve during his declining health.