Johnny Ray Barnett

Johnny Ray Barnett, a longtime resident of Henryetta passed away Thursday, August 21st, 2025 surrounded by family at his home in rural Henryetta. He was born February 29, 1932 in Henryetta to Grover Barnett and Artie (Yates) Barnett.

He graduated from St. Michael Catholic School and later became a proud member of the United States Navy. He was a combat veteran of the Korean Conflict.

In 1955 he married Juanita Benton and after her passing he married Sondra J. Self in 1962. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of Tulledega Masonic Blue Lodge. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion.

He worked several jobs but retired from PPG Industries in Henryetta.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, J.T., Captain, Junior, Lloyd, Glenn and Bob Barnett. Also by a sister, Nancy Whaley.

He is survived by his wife Sondra J. Barnett of the home;

His children, Joni Insabella and husband John;

Blake Barnett & wife Ginger; Bobby Barnett and wife Shelly;

Grandchildren: Megan Schmitt, Joshua Vitt, Jill Pugh, Amanda Barnett, Brooke Adams, Robert Kyle Barnett, and John Ryan Barnett;

Great grandchildren: Hudson Schmitt, Seaton Schmitt, Deedee Vitt, Gabriel Pugh, Charlotte Pugh, Jack Jones, Aiden Adams, Felix Barnett and Elias Barnett;

One brother, Troy Barnett, sisters-in-law, Jane Oliver and Julene Benton Shoun; A brother-in-law, Eddie Benton; Also by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

A visitation will by from 6:00 until 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Integrity Funeral Service with family available to greet friends.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations by made to Masonic Scholarship Fund or the VFW.

Pallbearers will by, John Insabella, Joshua Vitt, Robert Kyle Barnett,John Ryan Barnett, Hudson Schmitt, Gabriel Pugh, Jack Jones, Jason Schmitt, Cody Pugh and Greg Adams. Honorary pallbearers will be, Scott Milam, Gary Sparks, Jeff Sparks, Kelby Morgan, John Owen and Hunter England.

Memorial services are pending with Integrity Funeral Service.