Johnny “Milburn” Barnette, a longtime resident of Augusta, Ark., departed this life on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Milburn was born in the community of DeView, Arkansas, on Feb. 23, 1940, the son of the late William Marvin and Allie Mae (Lindsey) Barnette.
Milburn attended Laura Connor High School in Augusta, Ark. He retired from Greenway Equipment in 2006. Milburn retired from the Augusta Volunteer Fire Department after 22 years of service. Milburn was an avid outdoorsman who loved duck hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was also a big Arkansas Razorback fan. He loved watching football, basketball, and baseball. Milburn will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Milburn was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patricia Ann (Dupree) Barnette; a daughter, Jennifer Patricia Dupree Barnette; and a brother, Marvin Wayne Barnette.
He is survived by his three daughters, Leigh Lynn Harmon and husband, Paul, of Velvet Ridge, Lisa McGuire and husband, Frank, of Sherwood, and Johnette Jones of Sherwood; two brothers, Billie Walter Barnette and wife, Bobbie Jo, of Marion, Kenneth Barnette and wife, Patricia, of Huron, S.D.; four grandchildren, Payton Jones, Brandon McGuire, Jonothon McGuire, and Caileigh McGuire; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Woodman Cemetery in McCrory with Pastor Jonathan Franco officiating.
Friends may visit at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in McCrory from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Jerry Don Barnett, David Graves, Payton Jones, Brandon McGuire, Jonothon McGuire, and Terry Shadwick. Honorary pallbearer is Frank McGuire.
Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of McCrory.
