Alva Dale Barrett, Sr. was born on May 19, 1945, in Kendrick to Floyd and Ludie (Gilreath) Barrett. He passedawayonOctober 15, 2026, in Shawnee at the age of 81.
Alva married Jean Cook in 1972, and they soon began their family.
Alva was preceded in death by his parents, a son (Tim Barrett), a grandson (Addison Hunt), a granddaughter (Carina Saunders), and a great-grandson (Tyler Durham).
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, eight children, along with numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and other family and friends.
A celebration of Alva’s life was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Davenport.Arrangements were under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.