James Clifford Barnett Jr.

Jim is survived by his wife, Leslie; children, Michael (Alicia) Barnett of Geneseo, Illinois, Erica (Dan) Anderson of Annawan, Illinois, Bryan Barnett of Davenport, Iowa, Brandon (Melanie) Barnett of Davenport, Iowa and Bryce Barnett of East Moline, Illinois; mother, Janeen Scroggins of Auxvasse, Missouri; step-mother, Alice Barnett of Rancho Santa Fe, California; brother, Kevin Barnett of Hanford, California; sisters, Jeri (Willie) Guerrero of Hanford, California and Pam (Don) Ingalls of Port Bryon, Illinois; 12 grandchildren and many more family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James C. Barnett, Sr. and a brother, David Noel.

Jim spent his childhood in both California and Illinois. He attended Piedmont Hills High School in San Jose, California. After High School he joined the Marines. Jim was very proud of his accomplishments in the Marines, especially boxing in England where he won many bouts. He was extremely hard working and owned and operated his own trucking company in his early years. Jim spent most of his career working on various pipelines for Murphy Brothers, Midwest Underground and Precision Pipeline. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Union and International Union of Operating Engineers. He had currently been employed by Updike Distribution Logistics in Phoenix, Arizona.

Jim enjoyed life immensely, always looking for the next adventure. He loved working in the yard, barbecuing, boating, cars and most of all his motorcycles. He loved feeling free and riding. “I just want to ride, baby, ride.” He also loved to spend time in his garage/ man cave piddling with his bikes. Music was a big part of his life; he could sing every word to all the songs of his generation – he was a walking juke box. Jim was loved and will be missed by many.

Arrangements are private and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. If you wish to honor Jim a contribution can be made to your favorite charity.

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