Donald F. Barnett
October 1, 1947 ~ April 10, 2023
Donald F Barnett, 75, of Morriston, Florida passed away April 10, 2023. Don was born in Zanesville, Ohio October 1, 1947 to Clarence, Richard Barnett and Ruth Mildred Barnett. Don was their 7th of 10 children.
Don met his beautiful wife, Rita C Hinton in 1975 and they were married June 18, 1977. Their daughter, Natasha Nicole Holdridge was born 1979 and their son Chad Clayton Barnett was born 1983.
Don was a very hard worker with many skills. During his life Don’s passions were family, racing, old time country music, his trucks & farm animals. And Don never knew a stranger! Don also loved his son-in-law Mike Holdridge. He was known as “Poppie” to his two big blessings, his Grandchildren Michael Edward Holdridge & Mia Dawn Holdridge!
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Uncle Don you have always been a constant figure in my life. You where Unkie the cool race car uncle you took me to the race track in Miami , swam with me in the ocean and you are apart of so many memories . I am going to miss you so much nothing is going to be the same . I know it must have been a beautiful reunion with my Dad and the two of you are cutting up and causing a bit of Ruckus in heaven . We miss you both this side of heaven but we have our memories and love and find peace knowing that there is no pain . Until we meet again fly high .
Thank for being a wonderful husband to my neice Rita and a great father to your children. you will be missed.
You will be missed and I will miss you telling me about cars and you the first person that ever took me to a car race RIP
My love and prayers are with the Barnett family.
You will be miss Uncle Don Rest in peace xoxox
Well Uncle Don, I am sure going to miss you. We didn't get to spend a whole lot of time together, but we did talk All the time. You where my favorite Uncle by far. I'm going to miss you, heck I already do. I really hope and pray that I will see you up there. Love you man.
Uncle Donald Trump I love you it’s hard to say goodbye but I will talk to you in my prayers . Thank you for showing me your car collection and I will miss you.
Don I remember the day I met you I was 15 you were Jimmy’s best friend, after I married Jimmy you would come by almost every Friday night then you met Rita and we became a foursome such wonderful memories we made then we had children and then we had grandchildren and through it all we remain friends you were there when I needed you and help me through a tough time I will never forget you Don I know I always would say hi old grouch but
deep down I knew you had a heart of gold you will live in my heart for ever ❤️🙏☹️😢
Don I can still remember the day I met you I was 15 you were Jimmy’s best friend , after I married Jimmy you would came by my every Friday then you met Rita and the rest is history all the times the four of us had such wonderful memories the birth of our kids plus our grandkids I can’t says in words how much I will miss you done from your old grouchy man to that beautiful kind heart of yours you will be in my heart forever I love you Don Thanks for everything ❤️🙏😢😢
Rita and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Don. I pray you and your family find comfort in beautiful memories.
Sincerely,
Joy and Dave
What an Amazing man!! We Love you So much Don, Mike always brags on you about your love for racing and how you go every weekend at Hialeah racetrack down here and then up there. RIP Don we love you!!
Dear Rita and Family,
The years we were neighbors were special memories in my life. Don was always there to help me and everyone else. What a good man and a pleasure to know. A true friend! God Bless you and your family on your journey to peace. Love and sincerest condolences, Mike.