Funeral services for Charles David Barnett, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Midway Pentecostal Church, Thayer, Missouri, with Brother David Horton, Brother Frank Rogers, Brother Bobby Ryan, Brother Kelsey Villines, Brother Ronny Wheeler, and Brother Judd Ingram, officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.
He was born the son of the late Walter Barnett and Georgia Pentecost Barnett, on July 23, 1934 in Salem, Arkansas and died August 24, 2021 in West Plains, Missouri.
He was united in marriage November 29, 1952 in Salem, Arkansas to Mary Etta Morrison.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Etta Morrison Barnett, of the home, West Plains, Missouri; two children, Marybeth Wheeler and husband Ronny, Mountain view, Missouri, and David Barnett and wife Pattie, Centerville, Indiana; three sisters, Ina Goddard and husband Don, Clever, Missouri, Minnie Waite, Overland Park, Kansas, and Norma Ruth Shirk and husband Harry, Springfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Thad Wheeler and wife Melanie, Summersville, Missouri, Rana Klueg and husband Solomon, Oak Harbor, Washington, and Lynsey Isaacs and husband Jeremy, Centerville, Indiana; five great grandchildren, Ruger Wheeler and Remington Wheeler, both of Summersville, Missouri, Jameson Klueg, Oak Harbor, Washington, and McKensey Isaacs and Charlotte Isaacs, Centerville, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Charles “Chuck” Barnett; one grandson, Marvin Barnett; three brothers, Fred Ball, Glen Ball, and James Barnett; three sisters, Pearl Perkins, Edna Williams, and Ruby Idleman, and two twin sisters, Alice and Alma.
From 1957 to 1959 he served our country as a medic in the United States Army. Charles was called to preach in the spring of 1955. He traveled many miles over the next sixty-six years to preach the gospel and help others. During his ministry, he pastored the following churches, The “Y” of Gainesville, Missouri; Brandsville Pentecostal Mission of Brandsville, Missouri; Hilltop Holiness Church of Willow Springs, Missouri; Midway Pentecostal Church of Thayer, Missouri; Field Creek at Mammoth Springs, Arkansas; Lola Pentecostal Church of Lola, Kentucky, and Pentecostal Tabernacle of Richmond, Indiana.The past few years found him traveling to Poplar Bluff, Missouri to teach Sunday school and help start a new work with Brother Bobby Ryan.
He was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Time and space limit our telling all his good attributes, but, most of all, he was a Christian.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.
Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
August 25, 2021 @ 1:01 pm
I know he is now home, but your hearts are heavy. We all spent a lot of time together as I was growing up and had great times! Much love to Mary Etta and the family. May God give you the comfort you need during this difficult time.
August 25, 2021 @ 3:29 pm
Bro Charles and his family stayed in our home many times. Many nights, he would stay up, praying all night long to be ready to preach the next day! He was humble, kind, and a true soldier of the Cross! The sermon series most memorable was the ones of the Cross. Most memorable message was “ The Blackberry Picker”. Love and prayers for the family!
August 25, 2021 @ 4:22 pm
So very sorry that such a great preacher and man has left us. Praying for the family which I have known for such a long time.
Our family and Bro. Charles and Sis. Mary Etta have spent many hours together in times past. Mom would always fix something to eat, sometimes egg sandwiches, popcorn; whatever we had. His passing brings back many good memories.
He ministered in dad’s funeral as well as Bro. Bill Tinsley who has gone on. What a reunion!
August 25, 2021 @ 8:41 pm
When I was was 12 or 13 at a campmeeting,standing close to the hamburger shack,..only one preacher noticed a PK., standing beside the main trail, and stoped and talked with me…so thoughtful of others,that was bro. charles barnett… I could allways play my music a little better, if he was in the service, he would let me know, how much he enjoyed it. That was my lifelong friend BRO CHARLES BARNETT…my wife and I remembered him praying in his van allnight long at Richlands Campmeeting when we were all staying at David Horton house. what great memories we have….greg and teresa tinsley
August 25, 2021 @ 11:07 pm
We will certainly miss this great man of God. His life and Godly example were an inspiration to us. He has finally made it home.
August 29, 2021 @ 5:28 am
Such a kind-hearted man! Such a friend to young preachers. Always an encourager, with a Word… fitly spoken. Somewhere, around the throne of God; I intend to find Bro. Charles Barnett. My love & sincere condolences, to Sis. Barnett & all the family.
August 25, 2021 @ 11:09 pm
What a great man of God! A friend to the Green family! A great influence and inspiration in my life!
August 25, 2021 @ 11:45 pm
Another soldier of the cross made it home. We were saddened to hear of his crossing. But also rejoicing to know he’s in a land of no mores… no more pain, age, forgetfulness, sorrow and more. I’m sure he’s somewhere shouting on the hills of Glory!! Holy House of Prayer Paducah KY, Pastor Keith and Sis. Michelle Taylor, and Bro. Don and Sis. Kathy Nethery
August 25, 2021 @ 11:55 pm
Bro. Barnett was one of our Heroes of the Faith! So glad he has made it Home, but we feel the loss of this great man of God.
Praying for Sis. Barnett & the entire family!
~Tim & Barbara Brimm~
August 26, 2021 @ 11:37 am
WHEN HE TRADED HIS COAT FOR A ROBE
A Poem By Rick Combs, Honoring The Life and Legacy of Bro. Charles Barnett
He left his influence among us,
As a man who could both pray and preach.
The church, he would always encourage,
And for lost souls he always would reach.
A hero to dozens of preachers.
A husband, a father, and more.
He’s now graduated from this sin-cursed world,
To a beautiful, eternal shore.
At Richlands, one year, he was preaching,
From a heart that was broken, yet strong.
He explained to the people who listened,
Why he’d worn the same coat all week long.
The coat was a gift from his grandson,
Whose life had been taken away.
Yet, in spite of this heart wrenching story,
Both men are rejoicing today.
I can’t help but imagine, in Heaven,
With its glory and splendor and charms,
That he traded that coat for a perfect white robe,
And his grandson is now in his arms.
August 26, 2021 @ 9:17 pm
He was a wonderful man that helped many people. He did a lot of wonderful things in this world. He will be greatly missed by many people. My thoughts and prayers go to his family.
August 26, 2021 @ 10:58 pm
He was a Great Man of GOD. I am sure gonna miss him. I always looked up to him. ? For Sis Mary Etta and the Family.
August 27, 2021 @ 1:13 pm
Bro. Charles was a GREAT man and GREAT Preacher of the Gospel and a GREAT Friend for many years… Heaven is Greater to have him and we are at Loss left behind…
August 28, 2021 @ 11:44 am
We loved and appreciated Bro. Charles. Our prayers are with all if you. May God comfort you as only He can.
August 29, 2021 @ 1:32 am
Mary Etta i am so sorry to hear about Charles passing away. He was a good kind friendly man. He was well liked by everyone. My prayers an thoughts are with you and the rest of your family.
August 29, 2021 @ 8:50 am
It has been many years since I have seen Bro. Charles. I only have good memories and he was a big influence on my life. I regret that I didn’t live close. My heart goes out to Mary Etta who is also a special person.
August 30, 2021 @ 2:38 pm
Marybeth and family, so sorry for your families loss, may all the precious memories remain in your heart! Prayers!??