Edward L. Barnett

Edward Lavon Barnett (“Ned”) passed away at his retirement home in McKinney Texas, on March 11, 2024, at the age of 90.

He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and a U.S. Marine Korean War veteran, known for his hard work and dedication to provide for his family He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ned was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on November 26, 1933, to Frank Herman Barnett and Nina Mae "Nin" Bounds, and had two siblings, Bonnie Jean Barnett, and Tommie Lou Barnett, both predeceased.

Ned is survived by his three children, Scott Edward Barnett, Christopher Beau Barnett, and Cynthia “Cindy” Ann (Barnett) Cole. He is also survived by one daughter-in-law (Scott’s wife), Susan Janelle (Lambert) Barnett; one son-in-law (Cindy’s husband), Dylan Cole; three grandchildren, Rachel Jean (Barnett) Contrerras (with husband Josh Contrerras along with their son Mikah [Ned’s first great grandchild]); Rebekah Ann (Barnett) Bowling and her husband Luke Bowling (with Ned’s second grandchild on the way); and Hannah Grace Barnett. Ned’s is also survived by his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Barnett (Jimmy Barnett’s wife), son-in-law, Richard Barnett, his nephew, Richard Case and his niece, Donna (Case) Brochette as well as his lifelong friend, Ms. Chris Hathaway.

Ned attended high school at Gulfport High. For his freshman year in college, he attended Ole Miss and later Brigham Young University. Following college, Ned joined the United Marine Corp Corporal where he served from April 1953 to April 1956 to include time in Korea where he became a Veteran of the Korean War. During CPL Ned Barnett’s tour of duty in the US Marine Corps, he was assigned to an Engineer Battalion in the 1st Marine Infantry Division working as a Topographic Draftsman serving in Korea where he was awarded the National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. After his career in the Marines Ned and his family moved overseas (due to Ned’s career in the oil business) where they lived, for close to 15 years, as he worked for various companies in areas such as Africa, Indonesia, and the United Arab of Emirates. After returning to Mississippi, he established his final career working for Northrop Grumman in logistics providing tools and support critical to building minesweepers for the U.S. Navy until he retired and moved to Texas to be near his family.

A graveside memorial service and funeral will be held Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531, USA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, Mississippi chapter.