Jack Watson Barrett

Jack Watson Barrett, age 93, of Britton, passed away February 16, 2020 at home. He was born November 1, 1926, in Macon Township, the son of Floyd and Elizabeth (Watson) Barrett.

On June 19, 1948, he married Wilma Jean Daykin and she preceded him in death on April 11, 2011.

Jack was a graduate of Britton High School Class of 1944. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Tecumseh, Tecumseh Grange #166, 5th degree team for State Grange and leader of Britton-Macon 4-H Club. He was retired from Tecumseh Products Company with over 25 years of service. Jack was a lifelong farmer in the Britton area.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Karen (John) DeCoster of Britton; daughter-in-law, Kendra Barrett of Deerfield; grandchildren, John Patrick DeCoster, Kimberly (David) Maddox, Kevin (Dawn) Barrett II, Kristin (Scott) Grodi and Kendall (Angel) Barrett; great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Allie, Andrea, Cole, Clint, Alexander, Ashlyn, Steven, Dempsey, Natalie, Virginia, Mason, Kendall, Jr., Cheyenne, Mackenzie and Camden.

In addition to his wife Wilma, he was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Kevin, Sr.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Rev. Alan Maki officiating. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, and one hour prior to services on Friday. Condolences to the family may be made online at pursefuneralhome.com.