Darren Lee Barnett was born on September 7, 1974 to Bobby Dale and Judy Ann (Moon) Barnett in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He grew up in Piedmont, Oklahoma, then later moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where he made it his home. He passed away in his home, surrounded by loved ones, on October 3, 2019, at the age of 45. He had a true zest for life and enjoyed various outdoor activities such as boating, especially performance boats, four-wheeling, motorcycles, woodworking and shooting guns. Darren loved hanging out with his friends, listening to music, dancing, tinkering in the garage, playing games, watching OSU football, and most of all playing jokes on those around him. He had an extremely strong bond with his two rescue dogs, Lenny and Simon. Darren began working in the warehouse for Neighbor's Coffee when he was 17 years old, he was quickly promoted to sales where he excelled. He continued working in the coffee industry for 15 years between Neighbor's Coffee and Douwe Egberts. Darren later received his Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Southern Nazarene University while working full time at GE Healthcare. He worked for GE Healthcare as a Territory Sales Manager for over ten years, and for the last three years was a Sales Manager at Interstate Batteries. Darren is survived by his wife of twelve years, Misty Lynn (Rolen) Barnett, his mother, Judy Wallace and husband Larry of Oklahoma City, his father, Bobby Barnett and wife Bert of Waxahachie, Texas, his maternal grandmother Virginia Moon of Oklahoma City, his mother-in-law, Debbie Rolen of Woodward, OK, his father-in-law, Virgil Rolen and wife Connie of Woodward, OK, his two nephews, Brandon and Bryson Barnett, as well as numerous other nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Darren is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Wayne Barnett. He had a loving family as well as numerous loving and loyal friends that will miss him and his mischievous grin dearly.
Services for Darren Lee Barnett will be held at Guardian Funeral Home West Chapel on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
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