I SURE DO MISS YOU. I LOVE YOU & WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE WITH US. I MISS NANA  AND LOVE HER TOO. I KNOW YOU GUYS ARE TOGETHER WATCHING & WAITING FOR US TO BE TOGETHER ONCE AGAIN.

My prayers are heading upward & outward to the Lord & to the family.  My family & the Barnett's were true Boy Scout Families.  We had many, many fun times together. Mr. Barnett was a compassionate, gentle giant who was ahead of his time.  Even though I was a girl he let me tag along with the Boy Scouts back in the "70"s! Before it was the thing to do.  Sometimes he would tell a story or a joke, just to see if he could get me to believe him.  I finally learned that the twinkle in his eyes between the puffs of smoke gave him away!  Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength.

Our families had so much fun together exploring Germany.  I can still remember getting a call from John telling us the soup was on.  Nothing better than a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup and cornbread muffins with friends!!  Scouting and family times became our world over there.  John, and Maryellen, made it great.  He was, and is, loved. RIP Big John

I will miss Buddy. He was good to my mom and dad and my family. He was a sweet man. He may have looked or acted gruff but his heart was big and soft. 

Buddy and Mary lived across the street from my family for many years. I babysat their children, they socialized with my family and were like a second family to me.  They never hesitated to include me in family events.  They were like a second mom & dad to me.  I visited them in Missouri.   I am sorry I lost contact with them but we have so many wonderful memories❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Pa was the best hands down. He loved his Grandchildren & his Great Grandchildren. I will miss his stories & him smoking his pipe. I loved the smell of his pipe & after shave cologne. He gave the best hugs 🤗 2.  One of my many memories of him would b him hating 2 put on the Dirty Dancing 💃🏻  🕺🏻 movie 🍿  🎥  4 me. He hated that movie & would tell me this isn’t a movie. He would say Westerns are the best because even with all the shooting , it has some romance 2. He would say there is none of this dancing stuff in there. He was a Man of few words & would catch him on the front porch with his pipe & be in his own world. It will b hard going on not having him in this crazy world. I know he is in a better place & looking down on us all. I love ❤️ you sweet Pa. 😍🥰❤️💋

John Barnett, what can't you say about this great man. I knew John from Mannheim, Germany.  He was involved with Boy Scouts. We had a hot dog booth that was set up at the fest every year. He had a special chair that he would sit in, and I was the only other one who could sit it. I loved the smell of his pipe, loved being around him. John & Maryellen  were like grandparents to me. John will definitely be missed. 

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John Burl Barnett, Sr. and Mary Marvel Barnett

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John Burl Barnett, III (Stephanie)

Gregory Wade Barnett (Margaret)

Billy Don Barnett (Amy Jo)

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Billy Kenneth Barnett

Bobby Joe Barnett

Natalie Truelove

Justin Barnett

William John Barnett

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Mia McLain Barnett

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John Burl Barnett, Jr.

November 26, 1931 – May 24, 2020

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