William E. Barnett's Obituary
William Eugene Barnett, 81, passed away February 5, 2016. He was born December 3, 1934. Graduated from Southside High School and served in the U.S. Army as a L-19 pilot. He studied engineering and received his bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Technological University. He retired from Dover Elevator Company after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of First Christian Church, Blytheville, AR. He is survived by his significant other of 34 years, Sally Bryant; her son, Terry Bryant; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Clemmie George and William Henry Barnett and five siblings. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. and funeral services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 9 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests memorial gifts be sent to First Christian Church, Blytheville, AR or the American Legion, Post 252. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119. “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”
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