James Lewis Barnett

James Lewis Barnett was born October 25, 1951 in Green County, Kentucky to the late Rollin Barnett, Jr. and Lillie Mae (Miller) Barnett.

At an early age he professed his love for Jesus Christ. James graduated from Green County High School. He was employed by GE in Louisville, KY before serving in the United States Armed Forces from which he was honorably discharged. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company Aurora, Illinois as an Engineer after 40 years of service. James enjoyed traveling, sports, clean cars and his manicured yard, also loved his family and friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Thresa Barnett, one son, Jeremy Barnett (Tricia Corben-

special friend) Joliet, Illinois, one daughter, Shalonda Watson (Joshua) of Joliet, Illinois, five brothers; Earl Barnett (Mary Jane) Campbellsville, KY, Donnie and Ronnie Woolridge of Columbia KY, Larry Woolridge of Danville, KY, Joshua Woolridge of Missouri, three sisters; Etta Salter (Tim) Cincinnati, OH, Rose Heath of Corona, CA , and Holly Barnett, Greensburg, KY, one grandchild, Jett Barnett, Joliet, Illinois. James leaves to cherish three Aunts and one Uncle, host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James Lewis Barnett will be conducted 11 a.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home  with Rev. David Mitchell, officiating and Rev. Shayne Stockton, Eulogist. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Union Cemetery. 

Visitation is requested from 9 a.m., Eastern Time, until 11 a.m. Eastern Time Thursday, July 14, 2022.

Pallbearers:  Ryan Barnett, Stacey Groves, Joe "Mo" Miller, Zen Postlewaite, Cortez Marshall Sr, Chris Sebastian

Honorary Pallbearers:  Earl Barnett, Donnie Woodridge, Todd Woolridge, Larry Mitchell, Harry Jones, Mike Richardson, Joe Rowe, Ronnie Woolridge, Larry Woolridge, William (Stopper) Richardson, John Anderson, Demetre Durham, Thomas Durham, Billy G. Mitchell

Online condolences:  www.fostertolercurryfh.com

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