“Life is so precious, and it has taught me to slow down and not miss out on what is most important.”
- Kyle Barrett Protective. Loving. Comical. With Kyle’s work in the floral business, he has the opportunity to work with organizations such as American Cancer Society, Susan G Komen, Hospice of Texarkana, Temple Memorial, Texarkana Animal League, American Heart Association and Texarkana Symphony Orchestra. When Kyle is not working, he loves to go his family’s ranch. “My cattle and horses are my therapy along with the never ending construction on the cabin I have been building for the past eight years that’s almost complete!” Kyle says. “It’s made of old barn wood, rusted tin from my childhood haunts and materials from places and things dear to my heart.” Kyle was born at David Granberry Memorial Hospital in Naples, Texas. As a child, he spent hours running all over the family ranch. “There wasn’t an inch of Anderson Creek I wasn’t familiar with,” Kyle says. “I had every animal known to Noah.” In fact, Kyle considers his first big break to be when he sold his first dozen eggs from his little red wagon to one of the neighbors for a whole dollar. “I was six. After that first sale I had the same ‘egg route’ for the next several years,” Kyle says. “After a few years, I traded in the red wagon for a larger one pulled by my pet billy goat, Randy. Some kids had a go-cart, but this is a true story.” These childhood experiences still influence Kyle today. When he has free time, he loves hunting, hiking and ranching and hopes to one day take a safari in Africa. So far, the accomplishment he’s most proud of is this nomination. “Having been named a ‘hero’ is an extremely proud moment,” Kyle says. Nomination: “Kyle Barrett is a hero to the city of Texarkana. He has a heart that was made for giving; he not only gives through his business, but through his personal time. Kyle is always there when anyone calls ready to help! In the past year, Kyle has been a sponsor and donated his beautiful floral arrangements, decorative design skills and his time to many charity events, including Phantom Ball benefitting Temple Memorial and Cattle Baron’s Ball benefitting the American Cancer Society, just to name a few. He is a kind and giving soul, yet never expects anything in return. He is a good friend with a kind heart that is always more than willing to do whatever he can to help anyone in need. Kyle Barrett is a true hero.” Nickname: Ester Describe your family: Protective, loving, and comical Education: De Kalb High School, Texarkana College, Leonard Hawes Real Estate College and Ethos Sales and Training One word that describes you: Loyal Who is your hero? My mother and father are my heroes. They have dedicated their lives to their children and providing us with a better life. What’s one fact about you that others would be surprised to know? I am an avid outdoorsmen and scared of only one animal: the mighty toad frog. I’m not just scared; I’m petrified. What is your personal motto? When I was younger I would walk into a room full of people and wonder if they liked me. As I have grown older I now walk into a room and wonder if I like them. What accomplishment are you most proud of? Having been named a ‘hero’ is an extremely proud moment, especially with me only being in my early twenties. What is your favorite season? Winter. I love the cold and when the world is still, peaceful and white! 16
ALT Magazine
January 2015
Pets: I have a 16 year old schnauzer named Macie that I am thankful can’t talk, and a 7 year old named Marley that thinks she can. Where do you like to visit or travel? I have traveled to Europe and have a love for Tuscany, but my favorite place I have been to so far would be Colorado. The mountains feel like home. If you were a superhero, what power would you have and why? I would want to have the power to travel back in time, and visit a time where I would appreciate the small things in life and the big people that are no longer here. Life is so precious, and it has taught me to slow down and not miss out on what is most important. What do you hope to accomplish in the next ten years? In ten years, in a perfect world, I would be in the middle of a large ranch near the old Red River on a horse watching long eared cattle graze. Life would be less stressful and there would be time to breathe, think and enjoy life, then head back to Sticks & Stones on the Blvd to continue to give my amazing clients in the Texarkana area the best product, home design and service possible.