Edward Farrar Barnett, Sr., age 73, passed away on July 27, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. He was born on May 8, 1948 in Atmore, AL to the late Elbert "Ned" and Ethel Prestwood Barnett.

He was a graduate of The University of Alabama where he received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration. He was Vice President and General Office Manager of Barnett Construction, Inc.  He retired and enjoyed spending time with family and especially enjoyed fishing with friends and family.  His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his grandchildren.

He loved the Lord and he shared that love with all that he knew and came in contact with both in word and deed.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Preston Barnett, Glenn Barnett and nephew, Miles Bridgman.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol Gwen Owens Barnett; his son, Edward Farrar Barnett, Jr. of Atmore, AL; his daughter, Leigh (John Murray) Ikner of Huxford, AL; his brother, Jimmy (Kathy) Barnett of Uriah, AL; his sisters, Beverly (Johnny) Sanslow of Bristol, VA and Sally (Bill) Bridgman of Atmore, AL and five grandchildren, Morgan, Cowen, Sophia, Emeri and Mattox as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

Funeral service will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cornelius Phillips officiating.  Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.

Active pallbearers will be Jameson Kelley, Randall Barnett, Jason Barnett, Jon Owens, Randall Owens, Jamie Owens, Cowen Ingram and John Murray Ikner.

Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Kelley, Robert Hudson, Hugh Long, Jimmy Morgan, Joe Brantley, Nicky Calhoun, Richard Moore, Rickie Moore, Ryan James, David Ragan, Gary Hare, Bernard Peacock, members of 1966 HS graduation class.

Visitation will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Pilots For Christ or charity of your choice.

Face mask are welcomed but are not required.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.