Danny A. Barrett, 74, of Marshall passed away Sunday, November 05, 2017 in Longview, Texas. A funeral service for Mr. Barrett will be held at 11:00a.m., Saturday, November 11, 2017 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Donald Wayne McClendon officiating. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service.

Danny A. Barrett was born to Earl and Gladys Gilstrap Barrett on December 22, 1942 in Marshall, Texas. Danny was a lifelong resident of Marshall and a graduate of Marshall High School. On October 21, 1961, Danny united in marriage with his High School Sweetheart, Wanda Stevens. They spent the next 56 years loving and caring for one another, raising a family and creating memories to last a lifetime. Danny retired from Texas Eastman after 33 years of faithful service. He was a longtime member of Summit United Methodist Church of Marshall. For 56 years Danny attended services, served on various church committees, and for 10 years served as the church's choir director. Danny loved his church family and enjoyed his time spent with them.

Danny had a passion for music and throughout his life he shared that passion with many. He was well known across Texas for his music. Danny was a member of two bands during his life, Danny Barrett & The Blazers and the gospel band, Deliverance. Danny sang often at the request of many and enjoyed doing so.

When not working, singing, or attending church, Danny kept himself busy with many hobbies including; golf with his friends and restoring old cars. He had much artistic talent, far more than just music. Danny was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family, and as only a grandfather knows, Danny's grandchildren were the light of his life. Danny will be missed by all who knew him.

Surviving Danny is his loving wife Wanda Barrett; daughter, Dannita, and Roger Lyons of Marshall; son, Jeff Barrett and wife Alicia of Diana; grandchildren, Todd Liston of Hallsville, Candice Richardson and husband James of Longview, Connor and Alec Barrett of Diana; great-grandchild, Camron Liston of Hallsville; sister-in-law, Lynn Barrett of Georgia; Carolyn and husband Jimmy Jarrell of Marshall; sister-in -law Sharee Stevens of Marshall; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Preceding Danny in death were his parents, Earl and Gladys Gilstrap Barrett; two brothers, Don Earl Barrett and his wife Norma, and Jerry Barrett; and one great-granddaughter, Colbee Lynn Richardson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Summit United Methodist Church: 1901 E. End Blvd. N., Marshall, Texas 75670.