Donald Troy Barrett

CARBONDALE - Donald Troy Barrett, 68, beloved husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, and brother departed this life on July 15, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1956 in Carbondale, IL, to William Troy and Jeanie (Marshall) Barrett. He is survived by his wife Anne (Lougeay) Barrett; son Alexander Troy Barrett; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Barrett; grandchildren Gabriel Troy Barrett and the newest blessing arriving in February 2026; sister Nancy Barr; brother-in-law Jerry Barr; brother Thomas Barrett, and many nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Carbondale Community High School, John A. Logan College, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Don dedicated his life to service, laughter, and love. A proud police detective, graduating second in his police academy class, he served his community with honor and integrity for many years. He shaped the lives of the future generation of police officers as an instructor at John A. Logan College. Don was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Nothing brought him more joy than time spent with his family. He had a gift for making people laugh, his quick wit and warm heart left a lasting impression with everyone he met.

He was a friend, a mentor, and a protector. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the lessons he taught, and the laughter he brought to those who knew him.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, July 18, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church in Carbondale with Reverends Kerry Bean and Judy Beyler officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale. Visitation will be from 9:30am until the time of service at the Church on Friday. An Honor Guard will be provided by the Carbondale Police Department in memory of Don’s years of police service.

For those who could not attend, the funeral service livestream will be available by clicking here: Livestream.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the Church and online by clicking here: Donate.

Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Don, visit www.meredithfh.com.