James R. Barnette
December 11, 1934 - March 9, 2012

Benton – Funeral services for James R. Barnette will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Boone Funeral Home-Shreveport. Interment will follow in the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday beginning at 10:00 AM to service time.

James, age 77, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Bossier City after a lengthily illness. James was born December 12, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan.

A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, he served his country in the United States Air Force for 23 years. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for outstanding service to his country from the state of Louisiana. His other awards include the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal.

James accomplished numerous endeavors once retired from the United States Air Force. He continued with his education achieving several degrees. He became a real estate broker, a master electrician, and in his spare time he tinkered with cars. James was a good man, husband, provider and father. Although he traveled the world, his heart was always with his family.

Left to cherish beautiful memories of James is his loving wife, Lucille Barnette; his three sisters, Charlotte Hall, Carol Kuhen, and Cathy Rigolout; children, Jessie Herron and husband Keith, James Barnette, Jr. and wife Gail, John Barnette, Leane Sanderson and husband Eric; grandchildren, Kelby Sanderson and Cruz Barnette.

I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God has laid to see.
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, and a loved one's touch.

Behaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. G. Henry for his many years of dedicated care. The family would also like to extend special thanks to Dr. Flenigan, Wanda Harris, RN, and the staff who were committed to his well-being, comfort, and Hersey fixes at the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home.

Boone Funeral Home
Shreveport, LA
Boonefh.com 688-5509
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Barnette, James R., 77, of Benton, died Friday; services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Boone Funeral Home, Shreveport; burial in Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Keithville.

Published in the Shreveport Times March 13, 2012.
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MSgt - Master Sergeant (E-7), US Air Force, Korean, and Vietnam war veteran with 23 years service. Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupational Medal, and the Louisiana State Veterans Honor Medal. Honor guard by the Louisiana Patriot Guard Riders.

BARNETTE, JAMES RICHARD
MSGT US AIR FORCE
KOREA, VIETNAM
DATE OF BIRTH: 12/11/1934
DATE OF DEATH: 03/09/2012
BURIED AT: SECTION 4 SITE 296
NORTHWEST LOUISIANA VETERANS CEMETERY
7970 MIKE CLARK ROAD KEITHVILLE, LA 71047