Darrel L. Barnett

Mr. Darrel Lynn Barnett was born Jan. 4, 1971, to Etta Marie Ingram and the late Stanley Ingram in Lauderdale County.

He departed this life Jan. 3, 2010, as God embraced him in his arms for eternal rest.

At an early age, Darrel confessed Jesus Christ as his personal savior at Springhill Missionary Baptist Church, Florence, Ala.

Darrel was a graduate of Brooks High School and was employed with Lambert Moving and Storage for more than 15 years.

Darrel leaves to cherish his wonderful memories a loving and devoted wife of 17 1/2 years, Yolanda Murphy Barnett, Florence, Ala.; mother, Etta Marie Ingram, Florence, Ala.; one son, Malcolm Murphy, and one daughter, Dashona Lashay Murphy, both of Florence, Ala.; five brothers, Keith Barnett (Zina), Ralph Barnett (Carolyn), Phillip Barnett (Felicia), Steven Ingram (Chasity), James Ingram (Felicia), all of Florence, Ala.; one sister, Bernita Barnett, Florence, Ala.; four aunts, Annie Barnett, Martha Vaughn (Marshall), Melinda Barnett, all of Florence, Ala., Fannie Herford, Huntsville, Ala.; two great-aunts, Willie Mae Barnett, Jesola Barnett (James), both of Florence, Ala.; four uncles, Thomas Barnett Jr. (Edith), Jimmy Barnett, David Barnett, Larry Barnett, all of Florence, Ala.; mother-in-law, Shirley Johnson, Florence, Ala.; three sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service for Mr. Barnett will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Springhill Missionary Baptist Church, Florence, Ala., with the Rev. James Moore officiating.

The body will be placed in the church at noon. Burial in Springhill Church Cemetery, Florence, Ala.

Thompson and Son Funeral Home, Florence, directing.