Thomas Leroy Barnett Sr.
Thomas Leroy Barnett Sr.
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P.O. Box 898, 795 Morrison Springs Road, Whitwell, TN 37397
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Thomas Barnett Obituary
He was born to the late Thomas and Josephine Barnett and was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles Barnett and Billy Ray Barnett; and sister, Betty Jo Barnett.
Thomas was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who deeply loved his family. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, kind heart, and the love he showed to everyone around him.
Survivors include his loving wife, Freda Barnett; children, Tina (Kenneth) Moore, Thomas (Tammy) Barnett, Jr., Tammy (Brandon) Miller, and Clay (Jackie) Barnett; siblings, Doris Gravitt, Anna Rogers, and Carolyn Durrow; grandchildren, Steven, Kayla, Andrew, Colton, Kirstin, Trevor, Jacob, Jalyn, Shea and Stephen; great-grandchildren, Jensen, Kylie, Toby, Sophia, Nora, Eli, Zoey, Lucy, Lao, Chris, Izzy and Hayes.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Family will receive friends 3PM-8PM, CST, Thursday, February 19, 2026, and 3PM-8PM, CST, Friday, February 20, 2026, and 11AM-2PM, CST, February 21, 2026.
Funeral Service 2PM, CST, Saturday, February 21, 2026, in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at Red Hill Cemetery.
Share memories, photos and condolences at www.whitwellmemorialfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 423-658-7777
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Feb
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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
P.O. Box 898, 795 Morrison Springs Road, Whitwell, TN 37397
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
20
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
P.O. Box 898, 795 Morrison Springs Road, Whitwell, TN 37397
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
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2:00 p.m.
Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
P.O. Box 898, 795 Morrison Springs Road, Whitwell, TN 37397
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
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Services provided by
Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.Only 10 hours left for delivery to next service.