Luther H. “Charlie” Barrett

Luther H. "Charlie" Barrett, Jr., 83, of Mountville, went to be with Jesus, on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at home. He was the loving husband of Renee C. Simmons Barrett to whom he was married for 35 1/2 years. Charlie was born in Conestoga, son of the late Luther H., Sr. and Reba Lefever Barrett. 

Charlie was a graduate of Hempfield High School, Class of 1960 and was a member of the National Honor Society. He participated in football, wrestling, track and after high school, fast-pitch softball. He spent over 55 years in the field of software development beginning with Main Frame Tape Systems and punch cards. Charlie owned Bar-Tek Software Services since 1987, until his retirement in 2023 and was a member of Community Fellowship Church, Rohrerstown.

He loved to play and watch golf and spend winters in Florida. Charlie was a lifelong fan of the Detroit Lions, loved Penn State, NASCAR and hunting. He also enjoyed old westerns on TV and restoring vintage Chevy's. Charlie especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. 

Surviving in addition to his wife, three daughters: Valarie (Jeff) Grube, Gay Erb and Jill McKain. One son: Christopher (Tina) Barrett. Two stepsons: Troy (Holly) Heisey and Chad (Missy) Heisey. Also, nineteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Sister: Judith Shell and sister-in-law: Pat Barrett. Numerous nephews and nieces. Charlie was preceded in death by one grandson: Riley. Siblings: Beatie, Jim and Patsy.

The Graveside Service and Burial will be in Mountville Cemetery on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Bobby Parshauer, officiating. The Viewing will be at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville on Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. To send an online condolence, visit: Workmanfuneralhomes.com.