Flint, Michigan
BARNETT, Marshall L. - Of Flint, age 90, died Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Brian's House of Davison. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Louis Barnett. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. Mr. Barnett was born in Batesville, Arkansas on November 1, 1920, the son of George and Cora (Beard) Barnett. On July 6, 1940 he married Verdell Hylton and they moved to Flint in 1953. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. Marshall and Verdell owned Barnett Grocery on Judd Road in Burton for 15 years and was a builder and landlord of many homes. Surviving are four children: James, Gerald (Judith), Barbara L. McMillin,Christine (Peter) Gallegos; ten grandchildren: Shelly (Paul), Dave (Kellie), Holly (Ben), Laurie (Alex), Dennis (Allison), Michael (Lisa), Teresa (Tim), Andrew (Anne), Melanie (Matt) and Derrick; 23 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Louis, Ray and Alfred Barnett; three sisters: Mickey, Jean and Ann; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verdell in 2007; daughter, Irene Frances, in 1972 and daughter-in-law, Patricia Barnett, 2008. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
To Marshall's family I am sorry to hear this i just found out thru a friend. I use to go to Judd Rd store all the time and play with Irene. Marshall use to give us free candy. Your family is one of the most thoughtful and friendliest families I have ever met. My prayers are with you. Kathy "Ogden" Johnson
Kathy Johnson
August 04, 2011 | Grand Rapids, MI
Just heard about the death of Marshall. He was a wonderful man, and stopped around often to see us. He built 2 houses next to us. Seened him at Plate Above resaturant a few months ago and got to have a nice visit with him. Also would see hin at MacDonalds different times. He was so kind and had a nice smile. He will truly be missed. We live on the Maple and Center area. in Burton.R.I.P. The Russell Ballmer family.
April 02, 2011
Marshall will be remembered fondly for the rest of my life. I was a classmate of Irenes and, lived one block from the grocery store throughout my childhood. Mr. Barnett was a kind and caring man who truly enjoyed the kids in the neighborhood, as was evidenced by his tremendous penny candy assortment. Men such as he come around seldom in a young mans life, and I will treasure my memories of him.
March 22, 2011 | Burton, MI
Barnett Family,
Although I did not know your father very well. I did have the opportunity to meet him one day in his old store, Barnett Grocery. Which is now JPs Party Shoppe. I enjoyed his little giggle and laugh as he was always pleased to be able to stop in and buy a pack of his favorite Wrigley's Gum or a Hershey Candy Bar. He would stop by often and tell me stories of when he owned his store. He was happy that we have kept it going for the past 35 years after he had it. If it...
Connie Hathaway
March 21, 2011 | Burton, MI
To Jim and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. What a nice long life he had. I am sure all the fun memories of him will console you at this time.
judy and Lloyd Trevorrow
March 20, 2011 | Punta Gorda, FL
Gerald, James, and all the Barnett Family,
Sorry to hear about your Dad, but he lived a long successful life. He was proud of you and your families. I remember him as a shrewd businessman who always managed to make a living, "HIS WAY". Nothing I say will diminish your feelings and emotions; just dwell on all the good things in Marshall's life. God Bless and sustain all of you.
Sincerely,
William Jarrel McIlroy
March 20, 2011
