Herman Benjamin

Barrett, Jr.

Herman Benjamin Barrett Jr. was born on January 3,1961 to Angelena and Herman Benjamin Barrett Sr in Denver Colorado.  He made his transition on January 14,2023 in the place he loved to call home, Brownsville, Texas.  As a middle child, he was very fond of his two sisters, Felice Barrett and Selby Barrett. He was preceded in death by both by his father and sister Selby. He was a man of God, loved a good sermon and served in several ministries at the various churches he attended.

Herman graduated from Denver East High School in 1980. While there, he became an award winning track star.  He specialized in the 440 and relay races.  He later obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. He taught special needs children and was a waiter at many fine restaurants. He continued to work out and compete in track meets around the country as an adult.

Herman was married to and adored four wives (Patricia, Brenda, Amanda and Sylvia). He regularly gave them flowers and demonstrated loving kindness.  He dearly loved his five children (Brandon, Bryce, Shemar, Kayla and Kaylee) and grandchild Navaya. He also loved several other children and grandchildren (Sasha, Beto, Leslie,  Michael, Catherine, Emelio, Jayden, Makayla, Isaac, Camila, Ava) who he treated as his own.

Herman loved to dance to gospel and secular music; loved to eat – affectionately known as the human garbage disposal; and loved to talk – he could talk your ear off if you let him. He loved sports and proudly displayed sports memorabilia on his walls.  He was very personable and could easily strike up a conversation with strangers.  Some knew him by the nickname Yogi.

Herman is survived by his mother Angelena Ardoin; sister - Felice Barrett; children - Brandon (Alexis), Bryce (Jazmine), Shemar, Kayla, and Kaylee; granddaughter – Navaya; niece – Jalyn; and a host of other aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family has planned a prayer gathering on February 4 ^th at 3pm at Trinity Funeral Home (1002 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550). Condolences can be sent to 8642 S Champlain, Chicago, IL 60619.