Wesley Barrett, Jr.

Wesley Barrett, Jr. was born in Washington, DC on September 3, 1943. Affectionately known as "Wes" or "B" to his family, he was the youngest child born to the late Lorretta Barrett and Wesley Tiblick. Wes departed this life at his home in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 12, 2015.

Wes was educated in the DC Public Schools, where he attended Shaw Junior High School and Cardoza High School. He also completed Criminal Justice courses.

Throughout his life, Wes held various jobs and positions, including working as a Mail Clerk at the Post Office, as a Transition Coordinator for the Coalition for the Homeless, and he retired as a Counselor with a group home for mentally challenged young and teenage boys. He was a very good worker and had great relationships with his co-workers and those he counseled and cared for. Wes formed a very special bond with one of the youth he counseled, a young man named Stanley. Wes treated Stanley like his very own son and often spent his personal money and time to ensure that Stanley had all that he needed and wanted, especially for holidays. When Wes retired, Stanley started to regress and act out. Wes was asked by the Director to return part time, as no one else had the same effect on or relationship with Stanley.

Wes was a quiet, kind and loving man. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. Wes enjoyed watching and discussing sports with his son, and during his younger days he was a Boxer and eventually became a Trainer. He also enjoyed taking daily walks, reading, listening to jazz, and keeping up with world news. He was known for his stylish dress and he loved the company of females. To know Wes was to love him. He had a big heart and was quite the gentleman. Never one to complain about his infirmities and ailments, he took whatever life gave and lived his life to the fullest.

Family was very important to Wes. Formerly married to Lennett Haynesworth Barrett, from this union was birthed the greatest joys of Wesley's life, his two children, Clifton and Crystal. He was very proud of his children and often bragged on their accomplishments. Although divorced, Wes and Lennett continued their very special relationship for nearly 55 years. Lennett was his "honey" and she enjoyed cooking for him, having long talks and laughs about their children, and making sure that he took his medicine and was well taken care of. He also shared special relationships with his daughter-in-law, Abiola, and "granddaughter", Malayia.

Wesley leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his precious memories two loving children: Clifton Barrett and Crystal Barrett; ex-wife and lifelong companion: Lennett Barrett; sister: Alma Jean Malloy; foster brother: Steven Kanstoroom; daughter-in-law: Abiola Barrett; brother-in-law: James Malloy; granddaughter: Malayia Ware; niece: Denise Fletcher, grandniece: LaToya Hunt; great grandniece: ArJanay Hunt; special cousins: Tracey Payne-Wilson and Selena James; and a host of other family and friends.

While his passing has left us with great sorrow and broken hearts, Wesley's bright smile, spirit, and legacy will live on forever.