Horace H. Barnett, Jr.

Horace H. Barnett, Jr., age 75, of Bedias, Texas passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 in Huntsville, Texas. Funeral services honoring his life will be held 11 A.M., Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas. Ben Sams will officiate the service. Interment will follow in Barnett Family Cemetery, Bedias, Texas. A brief visitation will take place prior to the service from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.  Lunch will be served immediately following the committal service at the Bedias Civic Center.

Horace H. Barnett, Jr. was born January 10, 1947 in Gilmer, Texas. His parents were Horace H., Sr. and Erma (Hart) Barnett. Horace was raised in Bedias and was a graduate of Madisonville High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and proudly served his country. He had worked in the Agriculture department of TDCJ in various area units until his retirement from Pack 1, Navasota, Texas. Horace was a lifelong rancher and was passionate about his work. He loved being a lifelong resident of Bedias and working cattle on his family land. Both he and his wife, Patti, were members of Bedias Baptist Church, Bedias, Texas.

Horace was preceded in death by both of his parents and nephew, Cory D. Burr.

Surviving family members include wife, Patti Barnett; son, Brent (Heather) Barnett; daughters, Carla (Bob) Humphrey and Jada Mullins; daughter-in-law, Tracy Padon; grandchildren, Bryce (Taylor) Humphrey, Paige Padon, Mason Humphrey, Jake Padon, Hayden Barnett, Asel Barnett and Augustus Barnett; great-grandchildren, Carter, Logan and Saylor Humphrey; sister, Gloria (Dwight) Burr; brother, Gary (Cindi) Hudson; sisters-in-law, Sharron (Donald) Coburn and Donna (Charles) Robinson; brother-in-law, Chuckie King; nieces, Cari Burr and Heather Coburn and nephews, Chad and Tony Langley and Wayne and Jason Coburn, as well as numerous extended family and friends.

The Barnett family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to Dr. Lawrence Wells and Millicent Jones who were more than just medical professionals but dear friends, as well.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Lone Survivor Foundation.

Pallbearers: Robert Humphrey, Mason Humphrey, Bryce Humphrey, Brent Barnett, Jake Padon, Ben Sams, Tony Langley, Chad Langley

Honorary Pallbearers: Calvin Heath, Geoffrey Rowley, Doc Humphrey, Hayden Barnett, Dwight Burr, Paige Padon, Richard Taylor

Arrangements are under the direction of Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas.