John "Barney" Barnette
February 11, 1942 ~ May 26, 2022
John "Barney" Barnette
80, of Clayton, Indiana passed away on May 26, 2022. John was born in Rushville, Indiana on February 11, 1942 to the late Merle Malcom and Pearl Opal Barnette. John was a 1961 graduate of Connersville, High School and worked as a mechanic at Allison Power Train for over 49 years from which he just recently retired. He married his wife of 37 years on April 1, 1985. Drag racing was John's pride and joy. He could be found at the track every time he had the chance! Drag racing was a family affair and many good memories were made at the track! John never knew a stranger and was willing to help anyone that would allow him to. Although he was a quiet man, he had a heart of gold and will be dearly missed.
John is survived by his loving wife; Rhonda, children; Kevin Barnette, Terry (Christy) Tubbs and Nicole Tubbs, grandchildren; John Barnette, Brooke (Allen) Barnette, Kyle Tubbs, Katrina Tubbs and Trevor Kennedy, great-grandchildren; Hayden, Cameron and Merida Barnette, brother; James (Mildred) Barnette, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
John is preceded in death by his children; Kyle Barnette and Carolyn Holly Barnette-Matheney and sister; Kathryn Manley.
Visitation will be at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Services & Crematory on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 12:00pm-3:00pm. A Celebration of Life Service will be immediately following in the Funeral Home at 3:00pm.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association in John's name.
Barney would want you to "come as you are" and be comfortable!
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Barney You will never know how much you meant to me. You showed me nothing but love and care every time we saw each other. Even when I came to your job you wouldn’t let me leave without giving you a hug and telling me you loved me. I love you and will miss you everyday.
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Thank you for loving me I miss you so much my heart is broken God said it was time you were ready even though I wasn’t but I know you will be looking down on me love you John
Sorry for your loss Jim & Donna Lanham. James and Tamie Hatfield
This man was proud of me.He was there for family and friends regardless of what happened.He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. He’s in my heart soul and mind . We’re all Blessed to have another guardian angel looking over us. Rest In Peace Ujߙϰߥ”ݤ️
To my Unkie. I’ll have you in my heart always. You’ve been a loving, caring, and giving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. But best of all, you’ve been my Unkie. It’s time to rest now. We’ll take it from here. Until I see you again. Keep the coffee strong and the popcorn buttery. Always, your niece, Maureen
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Rhonda, Sending you lots of love and support. Love, Aunt Diane and family.
Aunt Diane and family thank you for tribute love you all