Edward Farrar Barnett, Sr.

August 1, 2021

Edward Farrar Barnett, Sr., age 73, passed away on July 27, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. He was
born on May 8, 1948 in Atmore, AL to the late Elbert “Ned” and Ethel Prestwood Barnett.
He was a graduate of The University of Alabama where he received a Bachelor of Science
in Commerce and Business Administration. He was Vice President and General Office
Manager of Barnett Construction, Inc. He retired and enjoyed spending time with family
and especially enjoyed fishing with friends and family. His greatest enjoyment was
spending time with his grandchildren.
He loved the Lord and he shared that love with all that he knew and came in contact with
both in word and deed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Preston Barnett, Glenn Barnett and
nephew, Miles Bridgman.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol Gwen Owens Barnett; his son, Edward Farrar
Barnett, Jr. of Atmore, AL; his daughter, Leigh (John Murray) Ikner of Huxford, AL; his
brother, Jimmy (Kathy) Barnett of Uriah, AL; his sisters, Beverly (Johnny) Sanslow of
Bristol, VA and Sally (Bill) Bridgman of Atmore, AL and five grandchildren, Morgan,
Cowen, Sophia, Emeri and Mattox as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral service will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cornelius Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at
Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Jameson Kelley, Randall Barnett, Jason Barnett, Jon Owens,
Randall Owens, Jamie Owens, Cowen Ingram and John Murray Ikner.
Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Kelley, Robert Hudson, Hugh Long, Jimmy Morgan,
Joe Brantley, Nicky Calhoun, Richard Moore, Rickie Moore, Ryan James, David Ragan,
Gary Hare, Bernard Peacock, members of 1966 HS graduation class.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m.
at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Pilots
For Christ or charity of your choice.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries