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Henlee Barnette Obituary

BARNETTE, HENLEE HULIX, 93, of Louisville, died Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at his home. He was born on August 14, 1911, in Taylorsville, NC. Dr. Barnette committed his life to ministry as a Baptist ethicist, author, professor and preacher. His career spanned seven decades of Baptist history in the South. He graduated from Wake Forest College and received a Ph.D. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also did advanced studies at Harvard, Columbia and the University of Florida. Dr. Barnette taught at Samford University and Stetson University and served as a professor of Christian ethics at Southern Baptist Seminary from 1951 to 1977. He was also a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Louisville Medical School. He was the author of many books, including "Introducing Christian Ethics," which has been used widely in college and seminary classrooms since its publication in 1961. His personal memoir, "A Pilgrimage of Faith: My Story," is being published this year by Mercer University Press. Dr. Barnette was preceded in death by his first wife, Charlotte Ford, and his second wife, Helen Poarch. He is survived by his sons, John (Janice), Wayne (Ann) and Jim (Deanna); his daughter, Martha and her partner, Debra Clem; and four grandchildren. His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2004, at Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2800 Frankfort Avenue, with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane. Memorial gifts may be made to the Henlee Barnette Fund at Baptist Theological Seminary, 3400 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Oct. 22, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Henlee Barnette

13 Entries

Jill (Barnette) Nester

October 28, 2004

We send our deepest sympathy to each of the family members. Uncle Henlee was my father's oldest brother and we kept in touch over the years and across the miles. He was always our "famous" uncle whom we looked up to, read about and loved.

Our love and prayers are with you.

Jack, Jill (Barnette), Jamon and Jud Nester

John Hewett

October 25, 2004

He was a perfect, gentle knight.

E.J. Graff

October 24, 2004

Rev. Barnette's life of witness for civil rights and justice is made beautifully clear through his daughter Martha, who does the same. We send all our love and prayers to Martha, Debra, and the rest of the family.

E.J. Graff

Madeline Drexler

Allen Maxwell

October 23, 2004

My deepest sympathy to all family members. I knew Dr.Barnette while growing up with Martha and one of her brothers. I miss Helen also! Please be at peace! Blessings!

Robert Sellers

October 23, 2004

Dr. Barnette was my professor, mentor, and friend, both during my MDiv and PhD study of ethics at Southern. I enjoyed visits with Henlee, Helen, and Jim in their home, and always found their living room to be a refreshing haven of good humor, wisdom, and grace. Janie and I send our gratitude and condolences to the family.

DONNA McDANIEL

October 23, 2004

FROM UNCLE HENLEE'S FAMILY IN NC:

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. WE WERE IN TOUCH ALL THE TIME AND WE WILL MISS HIM. ALSO, HIS ONLY REMAINING SISTER, COLLEEN BARNETTE LOWDER IN VIRGINIA SENDS HER SYMPATHY. UNCLE HENLEE WAS VERY SPECIAL TO ALL OF OUR FAMILY.

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

HIS NIECE, DONNA M. MCDANIEL(HUSBAND, DON) AND BROTHER-IN-LAW

ERNEST E. MONTGOMERY

Ronald Meisburg

October 22, 2004

I knew Dr. Barnette when I was a teenager, as a friend of one of his sons, Wayne. I extend my deepest sympathies to his family.

Michael Westmoreland-White

October 22, 2004

When I was an M.Div. student at SBTS, Dr. Barnette had long since retired, but still met students and befriended us. Later, as a Ph.D. student writing (partly) on his friend and mentor, Clarence Jordan, Henlee (by then we were on first name basis!) volunteered hours of

his personal time for taped oral interviews to supplement what I could find of Jordan in print. He deeply blessed my life and I extend deep condolences to his family. I regret that we lost touch during the last few years, though I still live in the area and kept telling myself to visit him, again.

Bill Graham

October 22, 2004

I met Dr. Barnette in 1962 when I became manager of the seminary book store. I had seven wonderful years on the seminary campus serving Dr. Barnette and the other fine professors and students. My wife and I grew to love Henlee and will truly miss him.

Bill Graham

October 22, 2004

I met Dr. Barnette in 1962 when I became manager of the Seminary Book Store. He was a very good customer and a very good role model. I loved him and will miss him. Blessings on the family.

Mike Cundiff

October 22, 2004

I graduated from SBTS in December 1976. Then, the campus climate was much different, but the "storm" was being to gather. Though I don't remember taking any of Dr. Barnette's classes, he was a much respected professor and a remarkable human being. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Gerry Hutchinson

October 22, 2004

I extend my sympathies to each of the Barnette family members. I was a student of Dr. Barnette's in 1976. He was a wonderful teacher who influenced me deeply in my thought and life. I have often recalled his ethical decision making principles during my 23 years in ministry. Truly, a giant of a human being has fallen. Sursum Corda

Steven Plank

October 22, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. Your father's life was a remarkable one, as you know so well. And I remain most grateful for my contact with your family in the early 1970s. You are all in my prayers.

Most warmly,

Steve

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