Elbert D. Barrett, age 89 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Manor Court. He was born May 16, 1930 at home in Oneco Township; the son of James C. and Hazel (Kline) Barrett. He was a 1950 graduate of Freeport High School. Elbert married Grace Aude on November 12, 1955; she passed on November 17, 2015.

E. Dyle worked at Burgess Battery, WT Rawleigh, and retired from Kelly Springfield. He was a Mason, 32 ^nd Degree Scottish Rite, a Shriner, and a Hamm Radio Operator. Together E. Dyle and Grace enjoyed hunting, trap shooting and both had a love for cats. He also enjoyed gardening and working on his lawn.

He is survived by his brothers, Rydene Kline Barrett and Duane David (Pat) Barrett both of Freeport; and sister, Nechia Belle (Earl) Wyatt of Freeport and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Burrell Burnette, Gerald Hoyt, and James Keith; and sisters, Genevieve Francelia Stamm, Lois Mae Ruch, Inez Elieen Ruch, Nada Mary Schiesser, Bethel Blanche Rose and Doris Jean Garshva.

A Masonic Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 13 ^th at 11:00 a.m. at Walker Mortuary in Freeport with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. A Committal service will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport with Pastor Eddie Eddy presiding. A memorial fund has been established for Friends Forever Humane Society of Freeport. Condolences may be shared at www.walkermortuary.com.