John A. Barnette, 92, of So. Charleston went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 14, 2004 at Select Speciality Hospital in Charleston.
John was retired from Smith Transfer with 19 years service and was a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission. For the past ten years John performed Missionary work in Mexico with Valley Baptist Retreat located in Mission, Texas.
He is survived by his wife: Janet ; 4 Daughters: Denise Dixon, Melissa Given, Barbara Wainwright & Francis Gilbert ; 1 Sister: Ruth Barker; 9 Grandchildren; 25 Great-Grandchildren; 2 Great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be 11:00 am Friday, June 18, 2004 at the Dunbar Mountain Mission , 605 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, with Pastor Ron Fisher &Pastor Billy Lucas officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park at Dunbar. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday at the Dunbar Mt. Mission. Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mexico Ministries at Devine Mercy Ministries, RR #1 Box 493, Pharr, TX 78577