Halbert Barnett
September 30, 1932 ~ March 22, 2013
Funeral services for Halbert D.Sonny Barnett, 80, of Hughes Springs will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, March 25 at Reeder-Davis Chapel with Ray Parker, Jeff McDonald and Jimmy Samples officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Hughes Springs under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home, Inc. Mr. Barnett was born September 30, 1932 to Arthur and Carrie Barnett and passed away March 22, 2013 in Tyler. He grew up in the Cornett Community and graduated in the last class of Naples High School. August 28, 1953 he married Nell Hammack and to this union two children were born. He retired from Red River Army Depot as a Supervisor in the Maintenance Directorate. Mr. Barnett also served in the US Army and was a HAM Radio Operator. Survivors include his wife: Nell Barnett of Hughes Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law Patti and Larry Terrell of Texarkana and Karen and Billy OSteen of Elkridge, Maryland; three special granddaughters Lisa, Lindsey and AllyBeth; and several nieces, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister Jonelle Brock. Family will receive friends from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left to www.reeder-davis.com
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Nell and the girls, you have my sympathy on the loss of this sweet father and husband.
So sorry, Nell and girls for your loss. will keep you in my prayers.
What a wonderful man, friend, father, husband, and never met a person he did not respect and like. Truly a prize in the treasure chest of people we meet along the way.
Patti & family, We are sorry for your loss and have all of you in our prayers. God's Blessings on you. Roy & Margaret.
May God grant your peace during this difficult time.
Hal was my supervisor in Depot Shops at Red River Army Depot. He was a good boss and friend. May God bless and comfort his family at this time.
Deepest sympathyPrayers are with you.
Karen and Patti,You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, we pray that God will comfort you at this time of sorrow…………….Love,Tyersa and Mike
Nell, Patti, Karen & families,So many precious memories come to mind. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.May the loving arms of our Lord enfold you and carry you in the days to come. I love all of you. Carol Griffis
My family is praying for your family at this time of your great sorrow. We may know in our minds that our loved ones are better off in Heaven with our Lord, but in our hearts we long for them to be here with us. Cherish your memories. At first it may hurt to remember, but after a while those same memories will make you smile.
Nell, Karen & Patti,Thinking of all of you today. We know that he is resting in a better place.Patsy MeldeJodie DeFrancesco
Patti,My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless.
May God comfort you at this time in your loss, Halbert will be truly missed, keeping you in our prayers.
K5VEC de WB5EYFThanks for getting me started in ham radio and being a mentor to me. Enjoyed all the times we had!!! God Bless73's
Patti I was so sorry to learn of the passing of your father – it was obvious he was a very special man – will be keeping you, your Mom and sister in my prayers in the coming days.