He was the son of the late Henry Estil and Flossie Irene Scott Barnett, and is survived by his wife, Annette Lemmon Barnett of Columbia, a son Hollis of Louisville; two daughters, Bridget Hutchinson of Litchfield and Andrea Barnett of Columbia. Also surviving are four brothers, Arvil, Carlie, Clifford and Marshall Barnett; and five sisters, Rose Woodrum, Lois Cook, Retha Burton, Shirley Roehers and Janet Knifley. There are four grandchildren, Quinton, LeAnn, Tori and Amy Hutchinson.

Mr. Barnett was a member of Barnett's Creek United Methodist Church and a farmer. His funeral services were held at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home on January 11 and his burial took place in the Pellyton Cemetery. Officiating clergy were Rev. Cliff Burris and Rev. Michael Lemmon. Pallbearers included: Chad and David Barnett, Gary Burton, Josh Knifley, Christopher Patton and Jeff Roehers.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

~ This obituary was made possible through the support of Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, established in 1922, located at 210 Greensburg Street in Columbia. To reach Louis and Brenda McQueary and Richard and Mary Beth Phelps, phone 270-384-2145, or call our 24-hour community obituary information line, 384-6999. E-mail: rphelps@duo-county.com