Bobby Barnett

Our Dearly Beloved, Bobby Wayne Barnett, 76 years old, of Roswell, NM went to be with our Lord and Savior, on January 1, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Thursday January 11, 2024. Interment to follow at South Park Cemetery. Bobby was born November 19, 1947, to Roy Lee Barnett and Marjorie (Lamb) Barnett, in Lockney, TX. He attended Roswell High School for a few years, then transferred to Goddard High School the first year it was built. His interest in sports earned him trophies and awards. Bobby married Lorene Ann Callaway on December 12, 1966, in Roswell, NM. Together, they were the Pastors of Trinity House of Praise, Pentecostal Church of God, for 38 years. Bobby and Lorene worked within the Children’s Youth and Family Department and fostered approximately 125 children in their home over an 8-year period. Bobby was involved in the Senior Olympics, where he won several medals and awards. He was also a member of the Country Gospel Music Association (CGMA) where he received awards for Songwriter and Lyricist of the year. He was one of the original Founding Fathers of the Men’s Slow Pitch Softball League here in Roswell. Bobby loved the Dallas Cowboys and on Thanksgiving Day for his 50th Birthday his family surprised him with what they called his “50 on the 50” which was tickets for a live game in Arlington Texas with reserved seats on the 50-yard line. He became a Little League Football Coach in Oklahoma for the Traub Yellow Jackets and later the Del City Vikings. He also became a Roswell Youth Football League Coach, and a Lion’s Sierra Little League Baseball Coach in Roswell to continue supporting his interest in sports. Bobby was employed with the City of Roswell Water Department for 23 years. After retiring, he owned a small Construction Business doing remodeling, building, and repairs. He also owned G & H Awards, where he built trophies and plaques for many businesses or individuals throughout the community. While taking customer orders, delivering products, or just being out in the community, Bobby continued to mentor and minister to all who would listen. He loved to share God’s Word, read his Bible, spend time with his family, hunt, fish, and be in the great outdoors. He lived his life by God’s Word and generously shared his knowledge of the Lord with everyone he met. Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Lorene Barnett, of 57 years; son, Robert Barnett, and his wife Patricia; daughters: Shelia (Barnett) Spooner, Valerie (Barnett) Morrison and her husband, Patrick; sons: Abel Barnett and his fiancé, Santana Fleming, and Michael Barnett; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren; brothers: Clyde Glenn Barnett and his wife Judy, and Ronnie Lee Barnett and his wife Linda; numerous relatives and a multitude of friends. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; 5 Sisters; and 3 Brothers. The family of Bobby Barnett wishes to thank Dr. Fundador Adajar, Dr. Sarah East-Brumana, Nurse Sunni Osborn, Ms. Georgia, and The Trinity House of Praise Congregation - for their unconditional love and extensive support. Pallbearers: Erin Craft, David Colwell, Daniel Colwell, Jacob Lollis, Josh Lollis and Jesse Bowers. Honorary Pallbearers: Patrick Morrison, Michael Higdon, Brian Spooner, Staff Sergeant Jay A. Spooner, and Mike Jones.

Bobby Barnett

November 19, 1947 - January 1, 2024