In loving memory of
William E. Barnett
1941 - 2022
On September 1, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri, a “King” as he was referred to by his daughters, William E. Barnett “PaPa” was born to the late Elzone and Vivian Barnett (Woods).
William, in his early childhood, moved to Indianapolis, Indiana where he was raised by his grandparents George and Evelyn Hatcher, and professed a love for Christ at an early age. He later joined Galilee Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the usher board and sang in the choir until his illness.
William attended grade school #37 and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School where he lettered in football and track-n-field, and man, this brother could run!
William served in the U.S. Marine Corps for three and a half years where he received an honorable discharge due to health issues.
On September 10, 1961, he married the love of his life Flossie M. Turner and to this union five daughters were born with three surviving, who were the light of his life. William was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for twelve years where he retired and became an avid golfer, bowler, fisherman, and awesome babysitter for his grandchildren and extended family.
On August 26, 2022, at 11:15 p.m., at the age of 80, William received his call form our Heavenly Father and he answered the call with “Yes Lord.”
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his youngest sister, Cokie and his grandparents.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of sixty years, Flossie Barnett; daughters, Kim (Aaron) Qualls of Indiana, Angela Barnett of Florida, Tonya (Keith) Jefferson of Florida; adopted children, Wesley, Geoffrey, Shania, Sjon; grandchildren, Raymond, Kylea, Brian, Gerod, Kanita, Cortney, Tres, and Evelyn; eleven great-grandchildren, several nieces, and a host of extended family members and dear friends.
Family will receive friends on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 2624 E. 25th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46218 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Pastor Fitzhugh Lyons Jr. officiating. His final resting place will be at Washington Park North Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Flowers may be delivered to the church on Friday, September 9th between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to Flossie Barnett, in honor of William. For additional information and to view William’s online video tribute please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.
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William, in his early childhood, moved to Indianapolis, Indiana where he was raised by his grandparents George and Evelyn Hatcher, and professed a love for Christ at an early age. He later joined Galilee Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the usher board and sang in the choir until his illness.
William attended grade school #37 and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School where he lettered in football and track-n-field, and man, this brother could run!
William served in the U.S. Marine Corps for three and a half years where he received an honorable discharge due to health issues.
On September 10, 1961, he married the love of his life Flossie M. Turner and to this union five daughters were born with three surviving, who were the light of his life. William was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for twelve years where he retired and became an avid golfer, bowler, fisherman, and awesome babysitter for his grandchildren and extended family.
On August 26, 2022, at 11:15 p.m., at the age of 80, William received his call form our Heavenly Father and he answered the call with “Yes Lord.”
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his youngest sister, Cokie and his grandparents.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of sixty years, Flossie Barnett; daughters, Kim (Aaron) Qualls of Indiana, Angela Barnett of Florida, Tonya (Keith) Jefferson of Florida; adopted children, Wesley, Geoffrey, Shania, Sjon; grandchildren, Raymond, Kylea, Brian, Gerod, Kanita, Cortney, Tres, and Evelyn; eleven great-grandchildren, several nieces, and a host of extended family members and dear friends.
Family will receive friends on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 2624 E. 25th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46218 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Pastor Fitzhugh Lyons Jr. officiating. His final resting place will be at Washington Park North Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Flowers may be delivered to the church on Friday, September 9th between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to Flossie Barnett, in honor of William. For additional information and to view William’s online video tribute please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.
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Visitation 
- Fri, September 09, 2022
- 10:00 to 12:00 PM
- Galilee Missionary Baptist Church
- 2624 E. 25th Street
- Indianapolis, IN 46218
- Telephone: (317) 925-6851
Service
- Fri, September 09, 2022
- 12:00 PM
- Galilee Missionary Baptist Church
- 2624 E. 25th Street
- Indianapolis, IN 46218
- Telephone: (317) 925-6851
Additional Details
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