Paul A. Barnett

Paul A. Barnett, age 91, of Evansville, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at Deaconess VNA Charlier Hospice Center. Paul was born on October 28, 1925 in Winslow, Indiana to Owen and Opha (Morton) Barnett. He attended the Winslow High School before the family moved from Winslow to Evansville in 1940. Paul continued his high school education at Bosse High School, graduating in 1943. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy. For a time he also worked at Republic Aviation. In the mid-1950’s Paul earned his journeyman’s license and worked as an electrician affiliated with IBEW Local 16, retiring in 1988. He received his 60-year pin from Local 16 in 2014. He loved electrical work and made many positive and long-lasting friendships among his numerous co-workers. Paul was known for his easygoing manner, his friendly smile and an awesome ability to work well with others. He frequently served as a mentor to those who were just learning the electrical trade. Paul was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and V.F.W. Post 1114. Paul and his wife of 62 years, Verna, had wonderful times playing clabber, going on vacations and spending lots of time at Lake Barkley. Paul was an avid fly fisherman, who enjoyed the outdoors and being on the water whether he happened to be catching many fish or not. Paul is survived by a son, Gregory C. Barnett of Evansville and by several special cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Verna L. (Taylor) Barnett in 2008 and by a brother William M. Barnett, of Spencer, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Pierre Funeral Home, Rev. Thomas D. Wenig officiating. Burial will follow in Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Memorial contributions may be made to Evansville Lutheran School Development, 111 E. Virginia Street, Evansville, IN 47711, the Lutheran Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 23281, Evansville, IN 47724 or to the VNA Charlier Hospice Center, 610 E. Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713. The family would like to offer special thanks to the nurses and staff of both Deaconess Hospital Unit 3900 and the VNA Charlier Hospice Center for the excellent care and support given to Paul and his family.

Paul A. Barnett

October 25, 1925 - April 17, 2017