Samuel James Barrett (“Sam”), 21, passed away on February 18, 2026. Born on April 17, 2004, in Jacksonville, Florida, Sam grew up in Ponte Vedra Beach, where he attended elementary, middle, and high school. He was a senior at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, majoring in Investment and Financial Engineering at the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business where he was on the Honor Role.

Sam had a dry sense of humor and perfect timing. Even on hard days, he could find the sideways comment that broke the tension. He carried more than most people knew, but he still found ways to make others laugh.

He found peace outdoors — at the beach surfing, in the mountains hiking, or on a basketball court chasing the game he loved. Faith grounded him. Family anchored him.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Samuel Wayne Floyd, whom he loved dearly.

Sam is survived by his mother, Monica Floyd Barrett of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; his father, Jason Barrett of Washington, DC; his brothers, Jack Barrett of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and Lochlan Barrett of Jacksonville, FL; his grandmother, Tina Floyd of Gainesville, FL; his grandparents, Barry and Maureen Barrett of Jacksonville, FL; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will miss him beyond words.

A memorial service to honor Sam’s life will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Christ Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Jacksonville, FL.