Mr. Barnett was born November 16, 1946, in Attala County, MS. He was the owner of B&P Dollar Store on Main Street, and the manager of Fred’s Dollar Store for 30 years. Gary was a member of Polar Flat Baptist Church, and a past deacon. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, gardening, cooking, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ozell Avritt Barnett; his parents, Carmen Hayes and Richard Calvin Barnette; one sister, Janice Bell; and two brothers, Richard Barnette and Kerlyn Hayes Barnette.
Gary is survived by two daughters, Melanie (Justin) Rodgers of Louisville, and Kimberly Nowell of Philadelphia, MS; one son, Brian (Robin) Barnett of Olive Branch, MS; three sisters, Peggy (James Wiley) Smith of Carthage, MS, Sharon Kay (Larry) Busby of Jasper, AL, and Pam Edwards of Jasper, AL; one brother, Danny Ray (Sarah) Barnette of Kosciusko, MS; six grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.
Memorials may be made to the Martha Jo Leslie State Veterans' Home, 310 Autumn Ridge Drive, Kosciusko, MS, 39090, r the charity of your choice.
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