He was a retired Monticello Airport Manager, member of Life Church and former President of Monticello Riding Club. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Barnett; a niece, Nina Duncan; and a nephew, Bryan Barnett.
Survivors include his wife, Dawn Barnett of Monticello; two daughters, Traci Holland and husband Steve and Jamie Jo Clark and husband Matt all of Monticello; one brother, Buddy Barnett of Monticello; three sisters, Nancy Scroggins, Jane Barnett and Alice Barnett all of Monticello; a grandson, Carter Clark; a granddaughter, Lauren Hawkins and husband Austin; and one great granddaughter, Josey Beaux Grace Hawkins.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Life Church with burial in Campground Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 12:00-1:00 p.m. preceding the funeral service at the church.
Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(18)
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Dear Family of "Red",I am so sorry for your loss I knew him for years. Many years ago I bought gas from his service station on 425 S. He was always friendly and willing to help. My prayers are with your family.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Butch &Judy Selig
Benton, AR Thursday, January 14, 2021 To all the family:We are so very sorry for your great loss. James was a special man who will be missed by many May.God bless you with strength and comfort during the difficult days ahead.
Linda D Barnett
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 14, 2021 Don & I are so sorry to hear about James illness & death. We are sorry we could not attend the vistation & funeral. We have had you in our prayers & will continue to pray for all of you. May GOD richly bless you!Cheri Rash
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 13, 2021 I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed going to the airport to wait for my buyers and talking to Mr. James. Y’all are in my prayers.LEE MCQUEEN
West Memphis, AR Tuesday, January 12, 2021 So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed knowing and visiting with James the last 5-6 years when I was out at the airport.JODIE MCTIGRIT
monticello, AR Tuesday, January 12, 2021 HE'S IS GOING TO BE MISSED BY SO MANY. PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, January 12, 2021 You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to read about James. He was such a fine man and a great friend to all. May God give you peace and comfort in your sorrow.With love & sympathy,
Janice
Eric Davis
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Jsmrs you will be so missed. You are s true American, a great man and friend.My condolences to the family
Andy Briant
Monticello, AR Monday, January 11, 2021 Sorry to hear of James' passing. He was a great guy and I know he will be greatly missed. Prayers for peace and comfort for his family.Lawayne Young
Monticello, AR Monday, January 11, 2021 To all the family , I am saddened by your loss. James and I spent much time in our teen years buzzing about Monticello and in our convertibles. Take my word those were good days. Respect was a heartfelt feeling a part of life. I knew all the Barnett family as best friends. I visited James at the airport and found that he still held on to his lifetime values. A lover of church and GOD.Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Monday, January 11, 2021 Dawn and family, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. To know James was to love him......and he was loved by so many. May God bless you all during this difficult time is my prayer.Shelia Ratledge
Thornton, CO Monday, January 11, 2021 Dear family, Danny and I are so sorry to hear about James passing, you are in our thoughts and prayers, sending lots of prayers and love your way . Shelia and Danny Ratledge and kidsBurke Burnett
Prosper, TX Sunday, January 10, 2021 James was a fine person and a close friend of mine. He will truly be missed.Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Sunday, January 10, 2021 Please accept my deepest sympathy. My James and I always enjoyed when he got a chance to talk with James.Betty Russell
Lacey, AR Sunday, January 10, 2021 I am so sorry to hear about James, you are in my thoughts & prayers.Donna F. Usry
, AR Sunday, January 10, 2021 Buddy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Betty & Paul Reed
Conway, AR Sunday, January 10, 2021 Sorry for the loss of our daughter-in-law Jamie’s father. Peace and comfort for the familyAlvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 9, 2021 Dawn and family....We loved James and so much fun to be around. We had some great times sharing with family and friends. He will be missed by many. Love to all