Jay F. Barnett passed away in Houston, Texas on January 28, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born in Broseley, Missouri on March 4, 1933 to Clyde and Gertrude Barnett.
He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings, Velta, Betty, Joan, Verlin, Vernon, and Victor and his granddaughter, Tessa.
Jay is survived by his sisters, Christine, Janet and Marilyn; his children, Jeffrey, Patti, Thomas and Lisa and grandchildren, Taylor, Nicole and Devin. Jay was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. His love of flying inspired him to obtain his pilot’s license and ultimately he obtained all of his professional pilot’s ratings. He was hired by Drury Industries as their corporate pilot and after retiring he continued flying his own airplane and skydived on several occasions. Jay loved country music and karaoke singing. He had a great singing voice and sense of humor and loved a good joke. Jay had a tender heart for those in need and would dress up as Santa Claus and distribute toys to hospitalized children.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. There will be a graveside service Saturday, February 6 at Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley.
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