He was retired from Seark Boats as a parts fabricator and a United States Army National Guard veteran. He was a member and deacon of Eastwood Baptist Church in Indianola, MS.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, McKenzie Faith Bennett; two brothers, Huey Barnett and Houston LaFay Barnett; and five sisters, Mattie Adcock, Erla Mae Langston, Brooksie Bostian, Beatrice Huff and Annie Lee Lytle.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years Linda Stanley Barnett of Indianola, MS; one son, Marlon Bennett and wife Becky of Monticello; one daughter, Jennifer Layton and husband Bryan of Indianola, MS; one brother, Carl Barnett of McGehee; two sisters, Virginia Akins of McGehee and Mary LaCotts of Watson; four grandsons, Gary Lee Strickland, Joshua Bodiford, Caleb Bodeford and GioVannie Bennett; and three granddaughters, Whitney Lee Ann Strickland, Charley Bodiford and Daelynn Bennett.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Cominto Baptist Church. Family visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Cominto Baptist Church. Burial in Rash Cemetery. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Home. Online guest book at www.stephenson-dearman.com.
Condolences(7)
Perry & Melanie
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 29, 2016 So sorry for your lossBeverly Cokley
Dermott, AR Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Dear Mary Alice: So sorry to read of your brother's passing. Deepest sympathies.Beverly
Yvonne Simpson
Lonoke, AR Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Will miss him. He was one of Woody's favorite unclesRev. & Mrs. Robert E. Barnes
McGehee, AR Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Marlon sorry about the passing of your Loved one. He was my sister-in-laws (Beatrice Huff) brother, & my husband's aunt ( Brooksie Bostian) Brother.Otis and Jeanie Cater
Monticello, AR Monday, June 27, 2016 Prayers are with Dianna and other family members. May God give comfort.Carl Ewell
monticello, AR Monday, June 27, 2016 Dale and I worked together starting in 1968 at MonArk and then at SeaArk. He was a hard worker and a friend, he made us laugh with the things he did in his younger days. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.Shelia Ratledge
OWASSO, OK Sunday, June 26, 2016 So Sorry For Your Loss .Sheila, Danny and Family