BORN

1948

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel and Cemetery

7301 East Lancaster

Fort Worth, Texas

King Barnett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 3, 2017.

King Barnett, 68, passed away on August 2, 2017. He was born on December 11, 1948 in Topeka, Kansas to Oscar and Mary Barnett. He was one of six siblings. At 18 years old, King enlisted into the Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War. After his service, he went back to school, graduated, and became a proud alumnus from Texas Christian University. King later married his true love Debbye Evans on June 5, 1993 and had three children. Throughout his career, he retired from Fort Worth police department, DA investigator, private investigator, and his own business in bails bonds. King held many titles but his favorite was being a loving husband, father, and grand-father. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, and fishing. King was liked by everyone because he was always in a good mood and helped anyone he met. He lived life by his own quote, "If you're not having a good day it's your own damn fault." So, he always made sure to keep a smile on his face and have a good day. King will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
He is survived by his wife Debbye Barnett; two sons Gary (wife Keylia) and Michael (wife Muriel); one daughter Tory Armstrong (husband Daniel); three grandchildren Lexi, Eli, Jake; and brother Charles Barnett (wife Debbie). He is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Mary Barnett and siblings Margaret Barnett, Mary Welsh, Barbara Eckhardt, and William Barnett.

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August 15, 2017

Mark Hagedorn

I was stationed with King while in the USAF in Korat and Takhli Thailand 1968-69. My thoughts and prayers go to his family members. King was a great guy and fun to be around.

August 8, 2017

Bonnie Beck

A life well lived. May that thought give you strength for the days to come. Bonnie Brown Beck

August 8, 2017

Carolyn Dunbar

Deepest sympathy... Tory, I am thinking of you and your family. You and King have always been so helpful.

August 8, 2017

John McGee

King was a good partner.

August 7, 2017

Mark and LaVern Vivio

God bless you all! Prayers for everyone - I didn't know King but I know Micheal and from the looks of the pictures they are two of a kind - we love you guys - so sorry for this enormous loss way too soon - prayers abound LaVern and Mark Vivio

August 7, 2017

Buck Dozier

I did not know where to call. On behalf of Sandra and I and especially many on the SRT team, let me express our true sympathy to you, your mom, and siblings. At 68, your dad was relatively a young man. I am sure your faith and the faith of your family will carry you all through these times. God bless!
Buck Dozier

August 7, 2017

Judy Utley

Sending my condolences. Love Judy McGee Utley.

August 6, 2017

paul belew

King was and always be a true friend to me as well as his entire family. True class all the way. One of my favorite memories of King was the true respect and class he showed one of the old timers "Claude". True class. I feel for the Barnett family but he is in a such better place. As humans we are selfish when he lose our love ones, but we shall see them again. I try and take comfort in that but it is hard. Much love and respect to the Barnett family.....

August 6, 2017

SHERRY ROGERS

KING ALWAYS KEPT THINGS INTERESTING AND HELPED ME TRY TO BE THE BEST I COULD BE. HE WAS AN AMAZING MAN.

August 6, 2017

Tracie Pippin

Praying for the family. King could always bring a smile to my face.

August 5, 2017

David Box

He was a True Friend RIP brother

August 5, 2017

Lauren West

I've known King for 48 years. He was one of the kindest, most generous and funniest men I've ever met. We will all miss him and remember him for the entertaining guy he was, up untill the end. My deepest sympathy to Debbye, Tory and all the Barnett family.

August 5, 2017

TerryLynne Bates-Sanders

A very big loss to this world, King left a legacy of kindness,caring for others, and work ethics not often seen anymore. A class act for certain. Praying for comfort to all the Barnetts and family, friends, and co workers.

August 5, 2017

Janie Brownlee

King was a joy to be around. He could always make me and anyone else he was around laugh. When I became a private investigator, King was one of the first to encourage me and offer great advice.
Debbye, I do feel your pain. I lost Sonny almost 4 yrs ago. Kiddos, stay close, you all need eachother more than ever---especially your mom.

August 5, 2017

Larry Beauchamp

I send my prayers. I knew King but had not visited with him for a number of years. We always were friends and had a good working relationship which was easy to do with King. I am saddened to hear this and we all have lost a good friend and law enforcement officer. May God Bless his family and bring them peace. Larry Beauchamp, Lawn, Texas

August 5, 2017

King has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old. He is kind, generous, funny and the best other brother I have ever known. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to all of his family. Always in my prayers.
Chris Doornbos (Douglass,Ks)

August 5, 2017

Donna

So blessed to have known King's love and kindness. It never went unnoticed and it will never be forgotten. ❤

August 5, 2017

Donna

Thank you, King, for your love and kindness. It never went unnoticed and it will never be forgotten. ❤

August 5, 2017

Dana Burgess

King was so good to my daddy and my family. I am praying for comfort for you! Much Love, Dana Hall Burgess

August 4, 2017

Brenda Olfers

Condolences to the Barnett family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers

August 4, 2017

Karen Haas

Debbye. I am so sorry for your loss. MaybGod provide you with strength and comfort during this difficult time.

August 3, 2017

Glenna Wyckoff

I'm so sorry for your loss. King was such an amazing guy. He will be missed by many.

August 3, 2017

Kathy Benner

Debbye, thinking of you and your family and will keep you all in my prayers.

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