Joseph Henry Barnett

Joseph H. Barnett, Jr of Wesley Woods-Newnan, GA age 92 died December 13, 2009. Joe was born Oct. 10, 1917 in East Point, GA to the late Joseph H. and Vanie Williams Barnett. Sr. He was preceded in death by sisters, Betty Rucker College Park, GA, Louise Shirley East Point, GA, brother, James Barnett N. Highland, CA. Survived by twenty one nieces and nephews, great – to great, great, great. After graduating from Russell High School in 1935, during the great depression, he signed on with the Civilian Conservation Corps “CCC” and along with other young men – help build Lake Rabun Beach and Recreation Area in North Georgia. He was employed by Genuine Parts Co, Atlanta, GA 1936 to 1951, later owned and operated Trio Cleaners and Launder until retirement. Joe and his high school sweetheart, Lucile Virginia Bragg, were married in 1940. Made their home in East Point until 1997 when they moved to Christian City, then to Wesley Woods of Newnan-Peachtree City. Veteran of World War II, served as an instructor in Army Ordinance at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland. He was a member of East point Masonic Lodge #288, Adult Leader in Boy Scouts of America, the Gideon’s International, Charter Member of East Point Historical Society, Founding Member of Hillcrest Cemetery Memorial Association, and a member of East Point United Methodist Church for eighty years. Joe and Lucille were members of the Wany Bryan Airstream Club and traveled to all fifty states, Canada, and Mexico. Joe and Lucile had a wonderful life together. Their love and devotion to each other was a testimonial to family and friends. Joe had said of all the experiences in his long life, what he was most proud of and received the greatest joy and happiness from was the sixty seven wonderful years of marriage, love , travel and adventure with the one he called “beautiful”. Now they are together for eternity. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mckoon.com. Those who wish may make donations to Hillcrest Cemetery Memorial Association, P.O. Box 91377 East Point, GA 30364 The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St, Newnan, GA from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The memorial service is Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Wesley Woods of Newnan-Peachtree City with the graveside service following at 1:30 PM at Hillcrest Cemetery in East Point, Ga. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580

Joseph Henry Barnett

October 10, 1917 - December 13, 2009