Jamie R. Barrett, 40, of Gastonia passed away June 12, 2012 at The Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. He was born October 30, 1971 in Orlando, Florida son of Kenneth Eugene Barrett and the late Norma Iris Oates . Mr. Barrett was a member of Landmark Baptist Church, Gastonia. He loved to sing gospel music and had been with the group Higher Ground for over 10 years. He loved to play the drums to honor the glory of God. Jamie loved his family and his church family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday at Landmark Baptist Church, 311 Archie Whitesides Road Gastonia, NC 28052 officiated by Rev. Forrest Hennessee . The family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 on Friday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, Gastonia. Interment will be at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City. Mr. Barrett is survived by: his loving wife of over 16 years, Erin Crump Barrett; sons, Kevin and Justin Barrett; brother, Bubba Barrett; sister, Geneva Guerrero and husband Luis; niece, Kieran Guerrero. Memorials may be sent to Gaston Hospice, c/o The Robin Johnson Hospice House, P.O. Box 3984 Gastonia, NC 28054. A guest registry is available at www.greenefuneral.com. Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium 216 Archie Whitesides Rd., Gastonia, (704) 867-5521.