Robert Kenneth Barnett

1931 - 2014

Robert Kenneth Barnett obituary, 1931-2014, Garrison, TX

BORN

1931

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors

5400 North Street

Nacogdoches, Texas

Robert Barnett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 26, 2014.

Capt. Robert K. Barnett, Retired, born September 21, 1931, in Huntington, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2014 in Garrison, Texas.

He was "Marine Corps Proud," having served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Retiring from the Corps after 21 years, 4 months, 29 days, and 8 hours, he went to work for Sears in Nacogdoches. He began in the service department of the local store and was quickly promoted to service manager and then later district service manager for the Dallas region.

He was an active member of Holly Springs Baptist Church for many years. He loved studying God's word and particularly enjoyed his Sunday School class.

In his years of retirement he and his wife Ellen "Micki" loved to play golf. He claimed, and had witnesses to, seven "hole-in-ones. They enjoyed traveling and seeing as much of this great country as they could.

His survivors include his children, David Keith Barnett of Commerce City, Colorado, Cheryl Denise Russell and husband Ken of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Michael Dwane Barnett and wife Becky of Montgomery, Texas; grandchildren, Jennifer Nichole Barnett, Emily Elaine Barnett, and Logan Kade Russell; and step-children, Vickie Wright of Lufkin, Texas, Nancy Hudgins and husband Bud of Gilmer, Texas, Donna Deason and husband Robert of Nacogdoches, Texas, Theresa Bryan and husband John of Appleby, Doyle Scroggins and wife Wanda of Melrose, Texas, Dennis Scroggins of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Blaine Scroggins and wife Dorothy of Liberty, Texas.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, JoAnn Barnett and Ellen Barnett; and his siblings, William H. Barnett, Thelma Roesler, Birdie Lee Powell, Leroy Barnett, Annie Bell Ricks, Toynet Poland, and Maxwell D. Barnett.

Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2014, at Holly Springs Baptist Church, located at 16928 North U.S. Hwy. 59 (north of Appleby) with Bro. Homer Murray and Dr. Lee Norman officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, located at 5127 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2014, at Cason Monk-Metcalf.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Holly Springs Baptist Church Mission Fund.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.

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September 8, 2014

Bob was a fun guy to play golf with. He will be missed.
Tommy and Colleen Miller

September 6, 2014

Ron Wegner

I just learned of your loss ( father ) Mr. Robert k Barnett. We ( Kathy and I ) have known the feelings that go with the loss of parents. We begin dying the day we are born, but we are never ready to leave people that have given us so much.
Just as I believe your father having been a warrior, and a believer do I believe you will not mourn but be with joy that your father is now (home).

1 Corinthians 2-9 “ No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived,what God has prepared for those who love him “

September 2, 2014

Hazel Phillips

Sending my caring thoughts to all of you.

August 27, 2014

Lewis & Fran Sims

Having been in the service myself, I always felt a kindred spirit with Captain Bob after I found out that he had been a career service man. Fran and I had only known him as a fellow member of our Connect Group at Holly Springs Baptist Church but we came to love him very much. He was always so quick to add important information to the discussion of whatever Bible study we were having. We will miss him and his comments very much.

August 26, 2014

Nancy and Bud Hudgins

Pop was always there for Mama and us anytime we needed him; always had time to fix what was broken, share words of wisdom or a smile. He was truly a kind and compassionate human being and will be greatly missed. We were all so lucky to have him in our lives and we share in your loss. May God's peace be with you all.

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