James Edward Barnett, age 78, passed away on April 27, 2021, in Brewton, AL.  He was born on December 8, 1942, in Atmore, AL to the late Henry L. and Stella Trawick Barnett. He was a 1960 graduate of Escambia County High School and went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree from University of West Florida. He was a member of New Bethlehem Baptist Church.  He owned and operated Atmore Office and School Supply and Barnett and Associates, Xerox Corporation Sales Agency. He enjoyed visiting Jackson Hole, Wyoming and dearly loved his children and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Bradley Scott Barnett and his siblings, Kenneth Ray Barnett and Carl G. Barnett.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beverly Troutman Barnett; his children, James Randal (Suzanne Nix) Barnett of Atmore, Shannon Barnett (John) Dransfield of Daphne, and Jason Robert (Whitney) Barnett of Citronelle, and his grandchildren, Molly Barnett, Carder Dransfield, Cade Barnett, Emma Barnett, Kinleigh Orso, and Brice Barnett.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL with Reverend Albert Kennington officiating.

For the safety of you and others, the family request facial mask be worn.

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