Calvin Barnett

Calvin married Rettie Peterson about 1938 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Rettie was born on 1 Nov 1918 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 3 Feb 2005 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Peterson Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In loving memory of SFC, United States Army (Retired) Cratus (Smokey) Barnett, a Vietnam Veteran of three tours. Retired Army of 23 years and a two time Purple Heart Recipient. Beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away on Saturday, June 25th, 2016 at the age of 77. Cratus was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on December 19, 1938. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Reverend Calvin and Rittie Barnett of Green Mountain, North Carolina and a daughter, Shari (Lynch) Barnett of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Kathleen Barnett; twelve siblings, Arnold, Maxine, Edna, Gaylon, Carrie, Carolyn, Charlotte, David, Danny, Michael, Jackie and Jerry. Cratus had eight children, Sonya, Steve, Manuela, David, Daryl, Danny, Todd and Darin; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren.
Smokey was an avid musician and fan of blue grass music. He played at the Red Barn and other venues. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, working in his yard and was a member of the American Legion. He was a master carpenter and loved his dog and best friend, Zeke.

The family will hold a memorial service for Cratus (Smokey) Barnett at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 at the Marbelton Freewill Baptist Church, 1703 Marbleton Road, Unicoi, TN where he will receive full military honors accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Anyone who wants to is welcome to speak at this service.

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JOHNSON CITY - Maxine Barnett Garland, age 77 of North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN went home to be with the Lord, December 27, 2017.

A daughter of the late Reverend Calvin and Rita Peterson Barnett she was a native of Mitchell County, NC. She was a member of Beans Creek Church of Jesus Christ. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Survivors include: her husband Ernest H. Garland, of the home, two sons; Richard D. Garland (Betty), of Baltimore, MD, and Roger C. Garland, of Johnson City, TN, one daughter Teresa L. Curtis, of Johnson City, TN, four sisters; Edna Garland, Charlotte Maxwell, Carrie Pritchard, and Carolyn Oaks, seven brothers; Arnold, Gaylan, Michael, David, Danny, Jackie, and Jerry Barnett. four grandchildren; Jessica Trent, James Curtis, Patty Garland, and Tommy Garland, five great grandchildren; Shannon Peterson, Evan Peterson, Kadynn Trent, Taylor and Colt Garland.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents a brother Cratus Barnett.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 2:00PM in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with G.B. Garland officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Fork Mountain Cemetery (Fork Mountain Rd. Bakersville, NC 28705).