Willie Jon Barnette Obituary
The passing of Willie Jon Barnette of Orange, Texas occurred on August 7, 2026. Willie, born on January 13, 1940, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Garland Barnette and Edna Belle Russell Barnette of Cotton Valley; and his sister Edna Jan Barnette Green of Shreveport, Louisiana.. He is survived by: his wife Mary Ann Barnette of Orange, Texas.; his children, Laura Gazzaway (Alex) of Orange, Carol Leigh Barnette of Orange and David Jon Barnette (Cheree) of Denton, Texas.; and his grandchildren, Zach Gazzaway, Parker Gazzaway, Grace Fischer (Thomas), Cameron Gazzaway, Aiden Barnette and Hadley Barnette.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Orange First Church of the Nazarene; 3810 Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Orange, Texas 77632.
