Freddie Eugene Barrett, 86, of Jacksonville, IL, died Sunday, August 10, 2025, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

He was born April 11, 1939, the son of Howard Wesley and Anna Henrietta (Frank) Barrett. He married Nancy L. Edgar on October 18, 1958, in Virginia, and she survives in Jacksonville.

Freddie is also survived by his children, Kimberly Ann Matthews of Jacksonville, Kyle L. (Carson) Barrett of Indianapolis, IN, Kathleen Athena Meister of Ogden, UT, Kevin L. Barrett of Jacksonville, Kerry L. (Stacy) Barrett of Clarksville, IN, Carla Suesette (Scott) Czuba of Ogden, UT, and Nancy Christine (Shannon) Holland of Jacksonville; twenty-five grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brothers, Bill (Valerie) Barrett of San Francisco, CA, and Jim Barrett of Oceanside, CA; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Carolyn; and siblings, John Edward Barrett, Michael Ray Barrett, Donald Judson Barrett, Mary Ann Ratliff, Jackie Lee "Jack" Barrett Sr., and Charlotte Knowles.

One of his greatest achievements was being able to earn a pension as a commercial transport driver, having worked over twenty-three years. His favorite job was driving for Greyhound.

Freddie was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Jacksonville. He served the church in many different capacities, one being a High Priest. Freddie was an avid missionary for the church and loved spreading the word of Jesus Christ. He even brought in several members.

Freddie loved to travel and to learn about U.S. history. He was an avid studier of maps, the railroad, and tractors. He loved being able to tell his family what he had learned, even if they weren't as interested. Freddie was a good husband and father, and will be missed.

A funeral service will be held 11AM Thursday, August 14, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Jacksonville, with burial at Ashland Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements.