William Lowell Barnett Jr.

1929 - 2017

William Lowell Barnett Jr. obituary, 1929-2017, St Pete Beach, FL

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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Beach Memorial Chapel

301 COREY AVE

Saint Pete Beach, Florida

William Barnett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 6, 2017.

BARNETT, William Lowell Barnett Jr., of St. Pete Beach, Florida died peacefully on Saturday August 5, 2017. Mr. Barnett was born on August 11, 1929, in Terrace Park, Ohio to the late William Lowell Barnett Sr. and Anna Louise Robertson Barnett. Mr. Barnett was a graduate of Butler University (B.A.) and Indiana University (M.S. Library Science), and US Army veteran (Korea). In 1969, he moved his family from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to St. Pete Beach to become the head librarian at the city’s new public library. Mr. Barnett retired from the library in 1994 but never stopped reading. He was a long time volunteer with Meals on Wheels and The Pinellas Talking Book Library. A lifelong Episcopalian, Mr. Barnett was an active member and supporter of The Cathedral Church of St. Peter, a place where all are warmly welcomed. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Lucy Anne Graves Barnett, two daughters, Anne Love Barnett and Lucy Graves Barnett Gutierrez, son-in-law, William Gutierrez, sister, Caroline Louise Barnett Haverstick, four remarkable grandchildren, James William Gutierrez, Grace Elizabeth Rovner, Anne Elizabeth Gutierrez, and Matthew Douglas Rovner, and many dear extended family members. A Memorial Service celebrating Mr. Barnett’s life will be held at 11 o’clock in the morning on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter, 140 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. A reception in the Parish Hall will immediately follow. No prior visitation is planned. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Mr. Barnett’s name to further good works: The St. Pete Beach Public Library (365 73rd Avenue, St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706); The Pinellas County Talking Book Library (1330 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, Florida 33755); Meals on Wheels – For St. Petersburg Area Use (13945 Evergreen Ave. Clearwater, Florida 33702); and The Cathedral Church of St. Peter. Funeral arrangements by Beach Memorial Chapel of St. Pete Beach, Florida. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.beachmemorialchapel.com.

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September 21, 2017

Bill was a loyal friend from youth til the present and a 'brother' I never had. We grew up in Terrace Park and continued to communicate ever since. Bill's dry humor was one of a kind and his quiet demeanor was comforting. I will dearly miss his and Lucy Anne's communications. My love goes out to the entire Barnett Family.
Virginia Allison Ingling

August 13, 2017

Amy Troiano

Mr. Barnett-- aka Mr. B.-- was not only a wonderful library director at the St. Pete Beach library, but also a wonderful boss. I was a page there and I will always remember him. My condolences go out to his family. He will be missed.

August 12, 2017

Saranan & Ted Lauck

It was an honor to have known Bill through many years in St. Pete Beach and his wonderful humor and beautiful emails! His dedication to the SPB Library was admired by so many. Condolences to Lucy, Anne and Lucy.

August 12, 2017

Amber and Ward Friszolowski

Our condolences go out to the Barnett family. Mr. Barnett was a wonderful Library Director for the City of St. Pete Beach and we appreciated his many years of service to make the library a great place to enjoy.

August 11, 2017

All the members of the
Sunshine State Chapter of the
KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION
wish to convey their condolences to the family of
William Lowell BARNETT Jr.
NOT ONE OF THEM IS FORGOTTEN BEFORE GOD.
WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM.

August 11, 2017

Melissa May

I'm so very sorry to hear this news. We loved and greatly respected Mr. Barnett. I so appreciated his gentle spirit and kind humor. So many fond memories. Sending much love to the girls; Anne and Lucy, Mrs. Barnett, and the whole family.
Melissa May
770-289-2911

August 11, 2017

Karen Nunez-Cortes

May God Bless your family through these difficult time.

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