Richard proudly served in the United State Army, retiring after 25 years of service as a Chief Warrant Officer. In his spare time, Richard enjoyed playing guitar, boating and fishing.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon A. Barnett (nee Geary); loving daughters, Jennifer Alexis Brown (Ernie) and Jessica May (Aaron); and cherished grandchildren, Allie Grace May, Levi Richard May and Ellis Richard Brown. Besides his parents, Richard is also preceded in death by his step-mother, Norma Wright Barnett and brother, Randy J. Barnett
A funeral mass for Richard will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 12905 State Rd 70 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. A committal service will occur Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:00 AM at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dementia Society of America, www.dementiasociety.org