Roy E. Barnett

Roy E. Barnett, 77, of Jayess, passed away on Dec. 7, 2020, at New Dawn Retirement Home in Ruth. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Roy was born Oct. 14, 1943, in Jayess, to Rufus and Ora Alexander Barnett. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was devoted to and loved his family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He was a member of Calvary United Pentecostal Church in Jayess.
Those preceding him in death were his parents and three sisters.
Roy is survived by his wife of 56 years, Chloe Barnett of Jayess,; children, Kim Barnett Thames (Darron), of Prentiss; Chris Barnett (Janice), of Jayess; and Roy Barnett II (Kim), of Jayess; sisters, Betty Colyer, of Jayess; and Alice Beeson, of Mobile, Ala.; grandchildren, Brett King (Elizabeth), Chris Barnett (Charly), Zach Barnett (Lauren), Ellie Thames, Abby Barnett, Travis Barnett, Kaylee Barnett, and Fisher Barnett; three great-grandchildren, Harper King, Emersyn Barnett, and Oaklynn Barnett.