Joe Lee Barnett, 63, of Independence, MO, passed away December 15, 2024.
Celebration of life will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Bethel Baptist Church, Independence, MO 64057.
Joe was born May 25, 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia to John & Nancy (Albert) Barnett. He spent most of his youth in Georgia and a few years on the sunny beaches of California before his family moved to Missouri in 1973. Joe worked as a CTL lineman at Steel Manufacturing Warehouse for the last 27 years. During his free time he enjoyed then trying new restaurants and making Sam’s Club runs with Susan, the love of his life. Joe loved his grand babies more than life itself and spent almost every single weekend for the last 18 years going to school events, birthday parties and sporting events. Papa Joe was definitely their biggest fan!
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nancy Barnett, his brother, Johnny Barnett, his nephew, Justin Barnett and his sister-in- law, Michelle Douthat.
Joe is survived by his wife of 43 years, Susan Barnett of Independence, MO; 3 sons and 1 daughter: Clinton Barnett (Jet) of Kansas City, MO, Brandon Barnett of Independence, MO, Scott Barnett (Samantha) of Independence, MO, Katie Barnett (Branden) of Independence, MO; 8 grandchildren: Julius, Lola, Adam, Tyeton, Madeline, Camden, Avery and Vivien.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home ~ Independence, MO (816) 796-8600
Charlie & Linda Donnelly
18 Dec 2024Joe was one of the best employees we ever had. He will be greatly missed by all his co-workers and everyone that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Susan and the family.
Charlie & Linda Donnelly
Retired from Steel Mfg. & Whse.