DeWayne Garfield Barnett Morehead, Kentucky Obituary

DeWayne Garfield Barnett

DeWayne Garfield Barnett was born December 1, 1948, at home to the late Wilda Jean Hudson Barnett Burchett and Sydney Lowell Barnett. He passed away early Saturday, January 19, 2019, at his residence in Clearfield. DeWayne Barnett was a veteran of the US Army, where he taught Army Air & Missile Defense Command at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. After leaving the service, DeWayne worked in telecommunications and later became a local business owner. DeWayne loved science fiction, Harley motorcycles, leather-working, reading, and collecting family stories. His favorite pastime was answering the "Dear Santa" letters for the local post office, where he went so far as to look up phone numbers of the parents so he could tailor his responses to each child. DeWayne was a Past Master of Phelps 482. His wife, Hettie DeHart Barnett of Clearfield survives him; along with two of their daughters, Melinda (Monte) Rivers of Haldeman, and Amanda (Andrew) Gates of Rincon, Georgia; and one grandson, Montgomery Rivers of Morehead. Other survivors include three brothers, Jeffrey Barnett of Olive Hill, Robert (Adela) Burchett of El Paso, Texas, and Jim Burchett of Morehead; three sisters, Linda (Harry) Campbell of Clearfield, Pamela Barnett (Robert) Jent of Morehead, and Paula Cordova of Munfordville; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Barnett was preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Jessica Dawn Barnett; his mother Wilda Jean Hudson Barnett Burchett, his stepfather Robert Gene Burchett, and his biological father Sydney Lowell Barnett. A celebration of life will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with family officiating and military honors presented by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Department of Veteran Affairs, Lexington VA Medical Center – Cooper, 1101 Veterans Drive, 135-LD, Lexington, KY 40502-2236. View memorial tribute or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com
December 1, 1948 - January 19, 201912/01/194801/19/2019
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Ruby Leanna Spurlock Turner
January 27, 2019
Thought the world of DeWayne known him many years and never once did I leave from speaking with him without a smile on my face. Hettie I am so sorry to hear this . My love and prayers are sent to you and the girls and much love. im here if you ever need to talk I lost ... Continue Reading
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Robert Gene Burchett Jr
January 26, 2019
I am so heartbroken that it is hard to believe. I loved DeWayne so much and wish I could have been there for his services. We joined the U.S. Army on the same day and even ended up working and teaching Radars together. And then there are all of the memories of when his c... Continue Reading
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January 26, 2019
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Wilma Riley
January 26, 2019
RIP old Friend Wilma,Don,Donnie,,Jeff & Boys The Perry's...Wish i could be there.my cancer keeps me from going outside for now.God bless all the family from our family to his.Amen
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Joyce Hamilton
January 23, 2019
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Jennifer Robinson
January 22, 2019
Mr. DeWayne was always kind and warm to me and my family. My most recent memory of him was from his daughters wedding meeting my little daughter via webcam. Even though he wasn’t feeling his best, he still cracked a joke saying “Harper’s bazaar” and of course I was confu... Continue Reading
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Oscar Hamm
January 22, 2019
Hettie, I am so sorry to hear of my good friend's passing. We all had a lot of good times when we were in Morehead. Now, they are good memories. I wish that I could be there to say goodbye but I just had surgery last Thursday and am not supposed to travel at the moment. ... Continue Reading
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January 22, 2019
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January 22, 2019
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January 22, 2019
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