Carlton James Barnett

Mr. Carlton James Barnett, age 86 of McDonough, Georgia passed away September 29, 2020. He was born in Avondale Estates, Georgia to the late Carl James and Clara Belle Bird Barnett. He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Barnett and a grandson, Matthew Barnett. James faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force. His career included positions at Standard Oil, Hess Oil and he retired from Watkins Service Company. James was a member of the McDonough First United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Junior Jaycees. He loved photography, fishing, bowling, and being outdoors working in his yard. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Margaret Gnann Barnett; children, Jimmy (Ansley) Barnett of Augusta, Heidi (Brad) Holland of Orlando, Florida and Amy (David) Powers of McDonough; grandchildren, Patrick (Alyssa) Barnett of Kentucky, Andrew Barnett of Augusta, Lauren Holland of Florida, Kristen Holland of Florida, Ashley Powers of McDonough, and Tyler Powers of McDonough; sister, Virginia (Mahlon) Spears of Marietta; brother, Don (Sharon) Barnett of Marietta; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 11:00 AM in the Haisten Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Melwood Cemetery - Stone Mountain at 1:30 PM. Friends may visit the family Friday from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions are asked to be made the McDonough First United Methodist Church, 151 Macon St., McDonough, GA 30253 in memory of James.