Paul Gene Barnett, 75, of Wynne, died on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark.
Paul was born on Sept. 9, 1948, in Forrest City, Ark., to the late Virgil and Vera Watson Barnett. He was a 1969 graduate of Forrest City High School and the Arkansas State Champion in Armwrestling. Paul married Kathy Sue Anderson and they were blessed with three children. Paul owned and operated Barnett’s Recovery Service and was a member of Fitzgerald Crossing Baptist Church. He was a Razorback fan, and loved drag racing and spending time with family.
Survivors are his wife, Kathy Sue Barnett of the home; son, Joey Paul Barnett of Wynne; daughter, Gina Barnett Fowler of Wynne; brothers, Johnny and Bobby Barnett; sisters, Betty Bradshaw and Linda Washam; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan LeAnne Barnett; brother, Kenny Barnett; sisters, Mary Oneshia and Robbie Lynn Barnett; and parents, Virgil and Vera Barnett.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Kernodle Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Randy Matlock and David Phillips. Burial will be in McElroy Cemetery, Wynne, Ark.
