In addition to his parents, Gene is preceded in death by his two grandchildren, Asher Dacus and Andrew Powell; and two brothers, Frank Barnett and Charles Barnett.
Gene is survived by his wife, Kay Barnett of 48 years, of the home; daughter Whitney (Chris) Dacus of Jonesboro; three sons, Shannon Barnett, Scott Powell, and Chad (Kelli) Powell, all of Jonesboro; brother, Fred (Gayle) Barnett of Jonesboro; two sisters, Linda Robinson of Jonesboro and Ann Merrell of Batesville; 7 grandchildren, Gunner (Kamerin) Dacus, Christian Dacus, Carson Dacus, Daly Dacus, Tyler Powell, Logan Powell, and Ryan Powell; 4 great grandchildren, Emmy Powell, Ava Ross, Clara Powell, and Kami Powell; and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Pallbearers: Brent Long, Roger Williams, Donnie Stacy, Jason Albert, Joe Mansfield, Mark Needham
Honorary Pallbearers: Bobby McPherson, John Brandon, Eddy Ross, and Grady McGwier
Visitation will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m., Friday, July 30, 2021 at Emerson Funeral Home. The family will have a private graveside service and burial.
For lasting memorials family asks to please consider donations to:
LeBonheur Children's Hospital Foundation - 850 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
In addition to his parents, Gene is preceded in death by his two grandchildren, Asher Dacus and Andrew Powell; and two brothers, Frank Barnett and Charles Barnett.
Gene is survived by his wife, Kay Barnett of 48 years, of the home; daughter Whitney (Chris) Dacus of Jonesboro; three sons, Shannon Barnett, Scott Powell, and Chad (Kelli) Powell, all of Jonesboro; brother, Fred (Gayle) Barnett of Jonesboro; two sisters, Linda Robinson of Jonesboro and Ann Merrell of Batesville; 7 grandchildren, Gunner (Kamerin) Dacus, Christian Dacus, Carson Dacus, Daly Dacus, Tyler Powell, Logan Powell, and Ryan Powell; 4 great grandchildren, Emmy Powell, Ava Ross, Clara Powell, and Kami Powell; and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Pallbearers: Brent Long, Roger Williams, Donnie Stacy, Jason Albert, Joe Mansfield, Mark Needham
Honorary Pallbearers: Bobby McPherson, John Brandon, Eddy Ross, and Grady McGwier
Visitation will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m., Friday, July 30, 2021 at Emerson Funeral Home. The family will have a private graveside service and burial.
For lasting memorials family asks to please consider donations to:
LeBonheur Children's Hospital Foundation - 850 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
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