Larry M. Barnett

Larry M. Barnett, age 74, passed away on August 12, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. Larry was born on October 9, 1947, in Orange County, California, to Lois C. Barnett and Elvis K. Barnett. At age 3 months, his family moved back to Kirkwood, Missouri where he resided until 1998, when he and his wife Sharon moved to San Antonio, Texas. Larry obtained his BS in Administration of Justice in 1973 and worked as a police officer in Kirkwood, Missouri for 6 years. In 1975, Larry received a masters degree in social work. He worked first at Western Electric and then AT&T in management approximately thirty years. After Larry retired from AT&T, he earned a teaching certificate and taught elementary school for 12 years.

In the last 35 years, Larry has been constantly in service to others and leaves behind many grateful and loving family and friends. Larry enjoyed traveling. He is remembered for being kindhearted, thoughtful, smart, and quick witted with a great sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois and Elvis Barnett; and his daughter, Melony Barnett. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Sharon Barnett; his son, John Barnett; his stepdaughters, Alexandria Hambrick (husband Patrick Hambrick), Lauren Thomas (husband Jeremy Thomas); and his cherished grandchildren, Camille Norton, Mason Barnett, Hayden Barnett, Devin Barnett, Ivan Barnett, Sonjah Ferguson, Miles Ferguson, Holden Rebstock, Leland Hambrick, Aiden Thomas, Kaylee Thomas, Reiner Thomas; and great granddaughter, Flora Sanders.

He is also survived by his sister, Sheila Haverman (husband Frank Haverman); brother, Jack Barnett (wife Terry Miller), brother, Kelly Barnett; and his nieces and nephews.

The family is honoring Larrys wish to have no services. In his memory, donations may be made to the American Lung Association.