With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Clayton Russell Barnett of Decatur, Mississippi, who passed away on May 7, 2024 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clayton Russell Barnett to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Rudolph Barnett and Reba Wilkerson Barnett; and his brother-in-law Nicky Parkes. He is survived by : his wife Bettye Gardner Barnett of Decatur; his children, Clay Barnett (Christy) of Hattiesburg and Kristen Butler (Gary) of Starkville; his grandchildren, Andy Barnett of Gulfport, Dylan Barnett of Decatur, Caleb Butler of Starkville, Clayton Butler of Starkville, Maggie Butler of Starkville and Gareth Butler of Starkville; his great grandchild Ashlynn Tillman of Gulfport; his stepgrandchildren, Micah Thornton of Hattiesburg, Noah Thornton of Hattiesburg and Claire Thornton of Hattiesburg; his brother Jerry Barnett of Pearl; his nieces, Gaye Sebren of Pearl and Melissa Comans of Pearl; his sister-in-law Brenda Parkes of Decatur; his niece Brandi Baucum (Jamie); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Kayla of Newton and Tate of Newton; his nephew Jade Parkes (Stacy); his great-nephew Noah of Decatur; and his great-niece Hope of Decatur.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 11th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Clarke-Venable Baptist Church (362 W Broad St, Decatur, MS 39327). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 11th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 11th 2024 at the Pine Bluff Baptist Cemetery (4247 Pine Bluff Rd, Decatur, MS 39327).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or Clarke-Venable Baptist Church JOY Ministry.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newton County Funeral Home