Billy Barnette

Billy Daniel Barnette passed away Monday March 24, 2025 at his residence at the age of 85. He was born January 25, 1940  to the late Clyde Durell Barnette and Gladys Garner Barnette. He was a veteran of the US Army and a Master Mason of West Point Masonic Lodge #40. He worked in law enforcement for a few years then moved to West Point and owned and operated an electrical shop, rebuilding starters and alternators. He loved the outdoors. He looked forward to brim fishing and squirrel hunting or just playing cards.

He is survived by sons, Davey Barnette (Jann) of Vicksburg, Billy Barnette, Jr of West Point, Danny Barnette of West Point; daughters, Becky Barnette of West Point, Doris Ward (Kenny) of West Point; brothers, Doug Barnette (Linda Jane), Terry Barnette (Angie); sisters, Bettye Oakes (Donald), Janice Brown (Frank), Patricia Ross (Stanley); 7 grandchildren, Chris Barnette (Ashley), Courtney Ward (Curt), Tyler Barnette, Todd Barnette (Jennifer), Gracie Barnette, Kemper Barnette, Kristy Whitaker; several great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bobby Barnette, Robert Barnette, James Barnette, Milford Barnette; sister, Carolyne Wilkerson.

Memorials can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital PO Box 1000 Dept. 42 Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.