James M. Barnett Obituary
We bid farewell to James M. Barnett of Coal Valley, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 25, 2026 at the age of 73. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As James departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James leaves behind.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Charles Barnett and Dorothy Barnett (Dawson); his wife Cheryl Finkle; his daughter Janis Barnett (Terry Zembsch) of Hampton, IL; his siblings, Pat Paxton of Harrisburg, PA and John Barnett; his son Nick; and his brother Lawrence Barnett.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Parkinson's Foundation.
