Verbal Wesley Barnett

Marion Verbal Wesley Barnett, 82, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 5:10 A.M. at the VA Nursing Home in Marion. Verbal was born February 19, 1925 in Marion to Verbal Wayne & Myrtle (Phillips) Barnett. He married Betty June Robinson on June 23, 1944 and together they have shared over 62 years of marriage. Mr. Barnett proudly answered the call to serve his country during WWII, in the Army 69th Infantry Division. He was a retired letter carrier from the Marion Post Office. He was a member of Warder Street Baptist Church and a 50 year member of the Masons, Eastern Star, DAV and VFW Post #1301. Survivors include: Wife Betty June Barnett of Marion Two sons William R. Barnett and wife Jerrie of Herrin David Wayne Barnett and wife Patricia of Marion Daughter Mary Mausey of Marion Eight Grandchildren: Aimee & Jai Owens, Jamie & Kevin Chrostoski, Jody & Paul Hawkins, Crystal & Jeff Smith, Eric & Carla Barnett, David & Heather Barnett, Layne & Garrett Flannigan and Jennifer Dooley Thirteen Great Grandchildren: JaLeigh & Sherman Taylor, Kallie Lineberry, Jayda, Wesley, & James Smith, Colt & Henry Chrostoski, Melanie & Josh Martin, Nevaeh Flannigan, Tabitha, Braden & Dustin Barnett One Brother Robert Barnett of Marion Three Sisters Sue Mattox of Marion Shirley Fox of Marion Mildred & Andy Barwick of Marion Several nieces and nephews Preceded by Parents. Funeral services will be Friday, May 11, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Jim Holderfield officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by Marions VFW Post #1301, American Legion Post #147 and the National Guard. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Masonic services will be performed at 7:00 P.M. by Marions Masonic Fellowship Lodge #89.