BORN

1920

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Alexander Funeral Home-West Chapel

2100 West Illinois Street

Evansville, Indiana

Volney Barnett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 21, 2011.

Volney P. Barnett, 90, of New Harmony, IN, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2011, at Deaconess. He was born April 27, 1920, in White Plains, KY.

He was a long time member at Christ Temple and enjoyed volunteering his time helping others. He enjoyed working hard and believed in being loyal to his job. He worked for the EVSC for 32 years.

Volney was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Clara; wife, Modell; three brothers; and two sisters.

He is survived by his sons, Paul W. Barnett (Juanita) and Howard Barnett (Patricia Ruth); four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 24, 2011, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Greg Morrison, with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Thursday from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff at Deaconess Hospital Unit 5100 for their compassionate care.

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6 Entries

February 26, 2011

cheryl higgins

Paul & Howard ... what a wonderful neighbor your family was on Florida
street. I will always remember both your mom and dad with great admiration.
Cheryl (Herron) Higgins

February 23, 2011

BEVERLY COOK

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT UNCLE VONLEY.HIS TROUBLES ARE ALL OVER NOW.MAY THE FAMILY FIND PEACE AND ASSURANCE THROUGH GOD'S LOVE ,THAT WE'LL ALL MEET AGAIN SOME SWEET DAY...LOVE YOUR COUSIN AND FAMILY....

February 23, 2011

A man I respected greatly. I know your sorrow and pain but joy comes in the morning. Praying for your family. Sharon (Barnett) Mattingly

February 22, 2011

Jeanne

I worked with Mr. Barnett at Fairlawn School. He was such a kind, friendly man. I will always remember him.

February 22, 2011

Mr. Barnett was my Head Custodian and was indeed a very loyal employee. More importantly, he was a very fine gentleman. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Sharron A Mattingly

February 22, 2011

Sorry for your loss, your father and grandfather was a kind man.
I have fond memories as a child of both Mr and Mrs Barnett.
Mary Longstaff Hall

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