Lee "Jr" Finley Barnett Iii

Lee Finley "JR" Barnett III, 42 of Harmony, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Baptist Hospital following an illness of about a year.

He was born in Iredell County, NC to Lee F. Barnett, Jr. and Marsha Hazelwood Barnett.

JR had served his country in the US Marine Corp and worked for UPS for over 20 years. He was a people person, never met a stranger, and loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed fishing, singing, farming and cookouts with friends and family. He was a great husband and brother, and it was no secret that he was his mama's favorite child. He was a terrible motorcycle rider, went by the nickname, Pinkie, and loved giving to others. It was not unusual for him to randomly pay for someone's meal at a restaurant.

JR was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lee "Butch" Barnett, Sr and Madeline Barnett, and maternal grandfathers, Bill Hazelwood and Bill Kerr.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Crystal Hochmuth Barnett, a daughter, Graycie Barnett, two sisters, Angela B. Leach (Lox), Heather Lester, his grandmother, Vernie Kerr, a great-aunt, Joyce Reese, 11 nieces and nephews, 5 aunts and uncles and their spouses. He was also privileged to have special "brothers from other mother's" Nick Philbeck, Jason Hendricks, Michael Meager and Chris Penninger.

The family will visit with friends Saturday evening September 17th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Nicholson Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Broyles Shrewsberry Funeral Home in Peterstown, West Virginia with Rev. Josh Bunton officiating. Burial will follow at Bradley Cemetery with full military rites.

Nicholson Funeral Home and Broyles Shrewsberry Funeral Home are serving the Barnett family. Cemetery Details





Bradley Cemetery







Lindside, WV Previous Events





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SEP 17. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET)



Nicholson Funeral Home

135 E. Front Street

Statesville, NC 28677



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SEP 18. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)



Broyles Shrewsberry Funeral Home

111 Market St.

Peterstown, WV 24963



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Funeral Service





SEP 18. 2:00 PM (ET)



Broyles Shrewsberry Funeral Home

111 Market St.

Peterstown, WV 24963



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