Kevin James Barrett

Kevin James Barrett, 50 of Berrien Center, MI passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at his home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heritage Chapel in Berrien Springs. A Mass will be Celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 24, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 Linden St., in St. Johns, MI 48879 with Fr. Douglas Osborn officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. Friends may visit from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, March 23, 2014 with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 P.M. at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, 1500 Waterford Parkway, St. Johns, MI. Those wishing to share a memory of Kevin online may do so at www.heritage-chapel.com   Kevin was born November 3, 1963 in St. Johns, MI to Keith & Nancy (Osborn) Barrett. He graduated from St. Johns High School in 1982. On February 14, 2005 he married Debra Kay Large in Cassopolis, MI. He was a collector of antiquities and curiosities. Kevin was an avid historian and story teller who could always make you laugh. Kevin is survived by his wife Debra Barrett of Berrien Center, MI; children Marcie L. Barrett of Dewitt, MI, Brandon C. Barrett, Brittnie V. Barrett and Monica M. Barrett all of Lansing MI; father Keith Barrett of St. Johns, MI; siblings Brian Barrett of Haslett, MI, Susan (John) Trudeau of Mt. Pleasant, MI, and Craig (Karyn) Barrett of Eaton Rapids, MI; uncles Richard (Tish) Osborn of Minneapolis, MN, William Richards of St. Johns, MI and Fr. Douglas Osborn of Dewitt, MI; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and longtime friend Kurt Hufnagel. Kevin was preceded in death by his mother Nancy in December 2013.