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Obituary for Jerry O. Barnett
Jerry O. Barnett passed away Monday, October 12th, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was 79. Jerry was born on May 25th, 1941 to the late Otho and Matilda Yates Barnett in Magee, MS. Jerry enjoyed being outdoors fishing or in his shop; he had a very sharp mechanical mind and could do anything. He and his wife, Brenda had a tent at the flea market every fall. He was a family man that cherished his time with them. Jerry is a father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, and his two brothers, Billy and Bobby Barnett; grandson, Shaun Wallace; and granddaughter, Nicole Dear. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Brenda Barnett of Brandon; two sons, Rusty (Stephanie) Barnett of Brandon, MS and Chris (Lisa) Barnett of Braxton, MS; five daughters, Sherry Barnett of Arizona, Penny Wallace of Jackson, MS, Darlene Glaze of Florence, MS, Missy Jones and Lisa (Matt) Hemphill of Brandon, MS; seventeen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at Grace Baptist Church in Brandon, Friday, October 16th, 2020 at 11 a.m. with Bro. Jeff Walker officiating. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Serving the family as pallbearers are Dustin Barnett, Mason Barnett, David Dear, Joey Wigley, Skyler Barnes, and Matt Hemphill. Memorials may be made the Building Fund at Grace Baptist 205 Value Park Dr., Brandon, MS, in memory of Jerry Barnett.