Otto Cyrus Barnett, Jr.
Graveside services for Otto Cyrus Barnett, Jr., 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2015 at State Line Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Barnett passed away at 11:15 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at his home.
He was born May 5, 1936, at Moko, Arkansas, to Otto Cyrus Barnett, Sr. and Maeoma Bell Barnett. On July 21, 1956, he was married at Downey, California, to Joann Byrd. He worked for McDonnell-Douglas in Long Beach California, was a bus driver for Greyhound for twenty-five years, then drove a truck for MFA for several years before his retirement. He loved playing and watching baseball and basketball; he was a legendary Zizzer basketball player and had played for Drury College. Mr. Barnett was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Central Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Joann Barnett, of the family home; four children, Tammy Sortman, husband, Bruce, Rene Scott, husband, Richard, Connie Smith, husband, Randy and Toby Barnett, wife, Melissa; four grandchildren, Melissa Robbins, husband, Jason, Jennifer Brigman, husband, Brian, Tracy Finley, husband, Jared and Rebecca Jordan, husband, Paul; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack Barnett, wife, Leni; one niece and two nephews.
His parents and one grandson, Richie Scott, precede him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to The National Kidney Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mike and Diana Pace
October 29, 2015 @ 7:00 pm
Thoughts and prayers with the family. Our sincere sympathy.
Kathy Beaty
October 30, 2015 @ 3:11 pm
So sorry for your loss. Now your dad is at rest. You all are in my prayers and thoughts. Losing a loved one is never easy. I know I lost my dad.
Bob & Carol Gones
October 31, 2015 @ 3:04 pm
What a great man, neighbor & friend. He loved to keep his yard mowed, and looking nice. I will miss our chats and his stories. Our prayers are with the family. God bless you. Bob and Carol 2103 Rosemoor.
Bill Galloway
October 31, 2015 @ 6:18 pm
Jr. was a great athlete. I played second base and he played first base on the old Blues team out of West Plains. We had some good players and a nice baseball team. Jr. was also very good at basketball as we played independent ball together. A lot of fun. I am glad I had the chance to play along side Jr. Barnett. My prayers go out to the family. May God give you peace and comfort at this time.
DEWEY AND FAMILY
November 1, 2015 @ 7:09 am
TO JACK ,JOAN AND FAMILY; OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU TODAY.
Joe and Melinda King
November 2, 2015 @ 5:16 pm
What an amazing man. He was so proud of his family. He never failed to brag on his kids. The love he had for Joann was obvious to all who knew them. We will grieve his loss but rejoice in his release from the health issues that plagued him. Please know our thoughts are with you all. God has acquired a very special angel.
Mary Schmidt
November 9, 2015 @ 8:46 pm
My thoughts and prayers and with you. Having lost Jim recently, I am still feeling the loss. I can get comfort to know they are playing pool together somewhere. Jim really thought highly of Junior. It was a pleasure to have him as friend to Jim and I. Mary