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Jerry Lavell Barnett

The funeral service for Mr. Jerry Lavell Barnett will be 2 p.m., Friday, February 3, at Riverwood Family with interment in the McComb Pentecostal Church Cemetery. Visitation is from noon until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mr. Barnett, 80, of Jayess, died January 29, 2023, in Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was born in Jayess, December 11, 1942, to Byzar Barnett and Eitel Barnett. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church in McComb.

Mr. Barnett was in the trucking business most of his life. He also enjoyed traveling for pleasure and riding motorcycles. He also enjoyed involving himself in western culture and restoring old cars. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Vondell Barnett; his parents; brothers, Devon Barnett, Derl Barnett, and Nolan Barnett; and his sister, Evelyn McKenzie.

He is survived by his daughters, Donna Boyd (Stanley), Tammy Lambert (Kelvin), Connie Barnett (Raymond), and Nora Thornhill (Landon); eight grandchildren, Rodney Boyd (Amanda), Richie Boyd (Laronda), Kelbi Rutland, Zach Rayborn (Raelyn), Dillon Rayborn, Ryan Lambert, Lana Thornhill, and Dennon Thornhill; 12 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

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4 comments

  • Comment Link Stuart Chaffin Friday, 03 February 2023 18:16 posted by Stuart Chaffin

    I will surely miss drinking coffee with Mr. JL while listening about his travels and exploits.

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  • Comment Link Marlo and Deangelando Gilmore Tuesday, 31 January 2023 18:21 posted by Marlo and Deangelando Gilmore

    So sorry for y'all lost Mr.J.L was such a good man had a heart of gold me and my husband is deeply saddened about his passing my husband used to work from him for some years at J.L Burnett Trucking Condolences from the Gilmore Family Marlo & Deangelando better known ass Dee my husband is very heartbroken behind this prayers to the family

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  • Comment Link Liz Harvey Tuesday, 31 January 2023 08:02 posted by Liz Harvey

    So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man . Always had a smile for anyone he met.

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  • Comment Link Kathy Mclean Monday, 30 January 2023 21:10 posted by Kathy Mclean

    So sorry for y’all loss prayers for family

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