Donald D. Barrett, 93, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:45 P.M., Thursday, August 10, 2023 at his residence.
Don was a lifelong resident and the son of Dennis and Jewel (Dearing) Barrett.  He was born on September 10, 1929 in Du Quoin, IL.
He married Loretta L. Smith on April 7, 1957 in Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on February 22, 2023.
Don graduated from Du Quoin Township High School with the class of 1948.  He served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953 and was stationed in Korea during the war.  Don owned and operated the Du Quoin Ice Company from 1970 until 1984.  He brought the business from a totally manual operation to a mechanized modern facility.  He was on the staff of the Du Quoin Post Office until his retirement in May of 1985.
Don was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a Past President of the Crusaders Sunday School Class.  He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 513 and a member of the American Legion Post 0647, receiving his 50 year commendation in 2010.  He served for years on the Selective Service Board of Perry County and as a Past President of the board.  He belonged to Du Quoin Business Association, Chamber of Commerce for years and also served on the board.  He was concessions manager of the grandstand for the Chamber.  Don was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Du Quoin Saddle Club.
Don loved his community and was quick to silently give to those in need.  He considered giving help to others was his duty and an honor.
He leaves behind one daughter - Diane Extine and husband Kevin, grandsons - Jordan and Hunter and wife Christina, granddaughter - Jessica Extine and husband Charlie Ottinger, great grandchildren - Nahla, Steven, Reagan, and Brinley, many nieces and nephews.
He was a very loving husband, father, father-in-law, Papa, brother-in-law and uncle.  He had a devoted love for his extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother - Leon, grandparents, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law - Barbara and Gene Cavins, Teresa Zoller, Charles and Charlotte Smith, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. April Turner officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.