Rev. Emmett Barnard died July 8, 2018. He was born to Doc and Minnie Wray Barnard on December 2, 1945 in Waco, Texas. Emmett pastored several churches in the Permian Basin. He was chaplain at Odessa Regional Hospital for 7 years and was a hospice chaplain for 17 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, and his dear dog, Doc.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Barnard of Odessa, son, Rutilo Barnard of Andrews, son, Jerry Barnard of San Antonio, brother, Dr. Life Barnard and his wife, Virginia of Lubbock, sister, Dianna Pickens and her husband, Ace of Austin, five grandsons, one granddaughter, & three nieces.
There will be no visitation and no funeral service. There will be a private burial.