Addison "Fields" Barnett

Bath

Addison F. Barnett, age 85, went home to be with the Lord October 11, 2014, after a brief illness. He was born May 4, 1929 in Dresden, TN to Addison E. and Ethel M. (Thompson) Barnett. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a resident of Bath since 1958; a member of Bath Baptist Church where he also served as Trustee; liked to hunt - especially turkey; and enjoyed farming.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and one sister. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Jean; 3 daughters, Connie (Dick) Anderson, Yvonne (Dan Grindel) Gilland, and Marian (Tom) Reblin; 5 sons, Steve (Linda) Barnett, John (Sue) Barnett, Todd (Judy Bruska) Barnett, Mark (Terrie) Barnett, and George (Jodi) Baker; 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 14 at Bath Baptist Church, 13527 Webster Street, Bath, MI with the Rev. William “Gib” Hale officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bath, MI.

The family will receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River, East Lansing, MI and Tuesday at the church from noon to 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Barnett’s memory to McLaren Visiting Nurse and Hospice, 2316 S. Cedar, Suite 600, Lansing, MI 48910; Lansing City Rescue Mission, 607 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912; or, National Kidney Foundation of MI, 1169 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.

On-line condolences may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com