WILLIAM DOUGLAS BARNETT

October 12, 2016

William Douglas Barnett, 70, of Davy passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at his home. Born November 19, 1945 in Davy he was the son of the late Frank Barnett and Effie Garlic Barnett. Bill proudly served in the United States Marines and was a Vietnam veteran. He was affiliated for many years with A&B and Bebe Enterprize of Welch. He was a loving husband and Dad and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, William Douglas Barnett Jr.; a grandson, Brien Douglas Bishop; four sisters, Dorothy Bennett, Evelyn Stilwell, Bettie Walls and Anna Louise Burbett; and two brothers, Frank and Donald Barnett. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 48 years, Ruth Simpson Barnett of the home; a daughter, Doris Ann Barnett Bishop and companion Randy Gillespie of Davy; a son, Doug Barnett of Wilmington, Del.; three brothers, Tommy Barnett of Townsend, Del., Pete Barnett of Seaford, Del, and Philip Scott Barnett of Wilmington, Del; and many special nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Friday, October14, at 12 Noon at the Davy First Church of God with the Rev. Rick Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Thompson Cemetery in Big Jenny where military graveside service will be conducted by VFW Post 1144 of Iaeger. Friends may call at the church Thursday after 6 p.m. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The Douglas Mortuary of Welch is serving the Barnett family.