Barnette, Raymond Lee

Passed: 2003-03-18

Age: 69

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Obituary Date: 2003-03-25

Information: Raymond Lee “Jim” Barnette, 69, of Ripley, departed this life March 18, 2003 in CAMC, General Division of injuries received in an accident near his home.  He was born September 24, 1933 in Rockcastle, WV, a son of the late Alfred “Jack” and Sarah “Sade” (Sayre) Barnette.  He was a retired lineman and electrician, a member of the Independent Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, Local #317, Huntington, WV and was a superintendent for 20 years for R. H. Bouligny.  He was owner and operator of Barnette Tree Farm, Leon, a member of Minturn Lodge #19 AF & AM, Point Pleasant, a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, Charleston and was a protestant.  Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Lorraine (Herdman) Barnette; sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory and Denena Post Barnette of Lakeland, FL, Raymond, II and Susan Wood Barnette of Proctorville, OH; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Barnette and Russell D. Watkins of Columbia, SC; and six grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, John and Gary.  Services were held on Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV with Pastor William Zuspan officiating.  Burial followed in Creston Cemetery near Evans.