Barnett, Okey C.

Passed: 1986-08-16

Age: 94

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Obituary Date: 1986-08-20

Information: Okey C. Barnett, 94, of Robertsburg, formerly of Jackson County, died August 16, 1986 at the Veterans Hospital in Huntington following an extended illness.  He was born August 12, 1892, son of the late George A. and Claire R. Blankenship Barnett of Rockcastle.  He was a farmer, veteran of World War I, a member of the Ripley Odd Fellow Lodge.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eliza Barnett. He is survived by wife, Maybell Barnett, Robertsburg; four sons, Franklin, Zanesville, Ohio, Clarence, Jr., and Clyde both of Rockcastle, Ralph of Cottageville; three daughters, Hilda Naiper and Opal Hunter, both of Columbus, Ohio and Shirley Bailey, Robertsburg; 23 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren.  Funeral services were Tuesday, August 19 at Parsons Funeral Home with Rev. Armor Sayre officiating.  Burial was at the Barnett Cemetery at Rockcastle with military burial rites.  The Ripley Odd Fellow Lodge Memorial Service was held August 18.