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REX MITCHELL BARNETT


Jan. 23, 1932-May 8, 2005

Rex Mitchell Barnett, age 73, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2005 at his

home.

He was born January 23, 1932 in the Elk Ridge community, the son of the

late Shelby and Lona Lair Barnett.

On March 20, 1952 he married Mary Alene Morrow Barnett, who survives

him.

He is also survived by four sons-Danny, Gary and Tim Barnett, all of

Monticello, Ky. and Steve Barnett of Evansville, Ind.; two sisters-Marilyn

Blevins and Helen Butler; five grandchildren; and three step grandchildren.

He served his country with honor during the Korean Conflict as a

corporal in the Marines.

He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and later moved his membership

to the Elk Ridge Baptist Church, where he served as music leader and deacon.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 11, 2005 in the funeral home

chapel with Brother Howard Slagle and Brother Harold Smith officiating.

Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery. Presentation of the American flag by

the US Marine Corps.

Hoyt G. Hickey and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.



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