He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Life Church. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lois O'Conner; and his paternal grandparents, Unis and Eva Lasiter Barnett.
Survivors include his father and mother James S. Barnett and Dawn Barnes Barnett of Monticello; two sisters, Traci Holland and husband Steve of Monticello and Jamie Clark and husband Matt of Monticello; a niece, Lauren Anthony and husband Hunter of Monticello; a nephew Carter Clark; one uncle, three aunts, along with numerous cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Life Church in Monticello with Pastor Kelly Word officiating. Memorials may be made to Life Church, 910 Old Warren Rd, Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.


Condolences(22)
Melissa A Tullos
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Mrs .Dawn and James,I am sorry for the passing of your son who was a good person to me and everyone else in his life I will always cherish the time we hung out with each and the memory we shared gone from Earth but not forget about r.i.p. my friend ,my buddy . NMelanie Bradford
Monticello, AR Monday, December 31, 2018 RIP Robert, you for sure will be missed .. love ya , MelTim Forrest
Monticello, AR Monday, December 31, 2018 So sorry for your families loss. He was a great guy and will be missed. Our prayers are with you.Andy & Terrie Briant
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 30, 2018 James and family, so sorry for your great loss.May God bless you with peace and serenity at this sad and difficult time.Mary chatman
Monticello, AR Friday, December 28, 2018 My heart and prayers go out to the family.. Robert was a good man and a good friend to me.john & karen burnette
empire, AL Friday, December 28, 2018 so sorry to hear of your loss he will be missed i'm sure are prayers are with the family so sorry for your loss
Hunter & Lauren Anthony
Monticello, AR Friday, December 28, 2018 My heart is in pieces.We love you so much Bubba. I know you are watching over us. Thank you for the wonderful 54 years you blessed us with! We all have memories that we will never forget! We love you!George Carpenter
Star City, AR Friday, December 28, 2018 Oh man this hit home.....Robert you will be missed by many!! Robert we made a lot of memory's Traci,Micky,Danny,Scottie,you all of us loaded up in my ole'67 Chev Impala. A.K.A the boat!!! Rob we all love ya Brother!! GJohn & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 27, 2018 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Bobbie Lasiter Ross
Warren, AR Thursday, December 27, 2018 James and Dawn, there are no words to tell you how sorry I am for your great loss. I can truly say that I know the pain you both are feeling. The loss of a child is almost unbearable, but with your faith in God, and the love and support of your family and friends, you will make it. Cherish your memories and let God wrap his loving arms around you during this difficult time.Jana Wright
, AR Wednesday, December 26, 2018 So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Robert was a great person.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 26, 2018 James and Dawn, You have my condolences at the loss of your Robert. You and your family are in my prayers at this very sad time.AMY HALTER-Monroe
CONWAY, AR Wednesday, December 26, 2018 James and Dawn, and Jaime Jo and Lauren and Carter and Matt I am so sorry for your loss this time of year especially! I love you all and I know he will be missed!!Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 26, 2018 To family ....our thoughts and prayers are with you. Roberts personality was always so fun to be around. He would get a laugh out of you before conversation was over. He will be missed. Love to alljoann Adair Holian
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 26, 2018 James and Dawn , I am so sorry for your loss .Prayers for all of you at this sad time .
May God bless and comfort you with the days ahead.
Letting go is never easy I know .
Shelia Ratledge
Thornton, CO Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Dawn, Red and family we are so very sorry for your loss. We send our love and prayers to you all.shelia, Danny and familyJames and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 26, 2018 James and FamilyWe are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.
James and Kathy
Butch and Judy Selig
Benton, AR Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Our hearts are heavy as we think of what you’re going through during this difficult time. Prayers for comfort and peace for all the family.mary cooper
monticello, AR Tuesday, December 25, 2018 so sorry for your loss, he was always so jolly! rent in peace!Renee Woodall
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 25, 2018 I will always remember the laughter and friendship we had.Susa Nicholson
Clarksville, AR Tuesday, December 25, 2018 I’m so sorry for your loss! Comfort to you all through this time! Robert has a very special place in my my heart. He always has and always will! I love you Rob, your we’re always a friend to us! Thanks for the great memories and laughs together, I’ll cherish them forever! Your my Batman, fly high and dance, no more pain or sorrow my friend!Allen Dickerson & Family
Monticello, AR Monday, December 24, 2018 Prayers for the Barnett family. May God hold you close during this sad time. RIP Moose