Charles Lowell "Barney" Barnette, of Mount Carmel, passed away at home Tuesday, June 21, 2011.
Lowell was born on April 25, 1935 in Hawkins County and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a first class electrician for 40 years with Tennessee Eastman Company. Lowell was a member of Mount Mitchell Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Jane Rasnake Barnette; four sons, Curtis Wade Mull and wife, Jamie of Church Hill, Charles Wayne Barnette, Michael Barnette, and wife, Ada, David Allen Barnette and wife, Chastity all of Kingsport; two granddaughters, Misty Lynn Barnette, Chelsea Barnette; five grandsons, Roger, Shane, Trevor, Joel and Sam Barnette.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Friday, June 24, 2011 at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. The service will begin at 7 pm with Pastor Johnny Gibson and Pastor Andy Sensabaugh officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 am Saturday at Mount Mitchell Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice, Suzanna Holmes and Dr. Marco DaSilva.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an on-line condolence for the family.