Everett Leon Barnett

Everett Leon Barnett obituary

Everett Leon Barnett

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Everett Barnett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shannon Funeral Service - Shelbyville on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Everett Leon Barnett, 81, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Everett was a member of the Cropper Baptist Church and loved hunting, fishing, golfing and mowing the yard.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Donzetta Bailey Barnett; his parents, Everett Marshall and Thelma McGuire Barnett; and his daughter, Deborah Barnett Corley.

He is survived by his sons, Brian Barnett (Paula), and Dwayne Barnett; his stepsons, Kinman Barrett (Janice), and T.L. Barrett (Lori); his numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and his brothers, Carter Barnett (Paula) and Glenn Barnett (Janice).

A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Shannon Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Grove Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

Expressions of sympathy may be made out to the American Cancer Society.

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Shannon Funeral Home

1124 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY 40065

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Oct

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2:00 p.m.

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1124 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY 40065

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