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Jerry Ray Barnette, Sr.
03/28/1953 - 03/27/2026
Jerry Ray Barnette, Sr., of South Hill, passed away March 27, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born March 28, 1953 as a twin to the late Robert and Althea Barnette; and was recently predeceased by his sister, Kathy Barnette Ivey. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Cindy Barnette; his daughter, Heather Karole Barnette of South Hill; his three sons, Chris Barnette (Crystal) of South Hill, Jerry Barnette, Jr (Candace) of Charleston, SC and Matthew Adam Barnette of South Hill; sister, Margaret Bishop; brothers, Robert Barnette, Jr., Tommy Barnette and twin- Terry Barnette, all of Brodnax; 4 grandchildren, Owen, Charlotte, Caroline and Jack; special cousin, Kim Crafton; devoted friend, Kenny Coles and many additional relatives and friends. Jerry was hard-working family man and when not working, was most happy being outdoors tending his grass, rain or shine. The family will receive friends Monday, March 30, 2026 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow in the Crafton
Family Cemetery. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Barnette family.
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At Crowder-Hite-Crews we’ve always been proud to say that we are large enough to serve and small enough to care. When you choose us, we consider this a sacred trust between your family and ours. We offer a full range of funeral service, whether for a traditional funeral or cremation, and we are able to assist families worldwide. In February of 2004 we installed a crematorium to better serve our cremation families. We now do all cremations in our facility, saving transport to another location for this service. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the cremation process.
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I do remember seeing Jerry a timed at the home of his mother. & father, Robert& Altria!!
For several years had Christmas breakfast with them I really did enjoy going to their home!! They were very nice people.
I live about 180 miles west. Don’t come that way often
Sorry about his loss, he had lovely familiy
I will be 89 next week!! So I really don’t get
Around much. I’m sure you’re memories
Will give you peace —. Mary Anne B
So sorry Cindy for you and the family loss . We thought a lot of Jerry
It’s been a lot of years and a lot of miles but I still have great memories of my friends back in South Hill . That includes Robert, Terry, and Jerry. Rest in peace Jerry and my condolences to those he left behind.
Heather, Sincere condolences to you and your
Family for your losses in your family.
neighbor
Sending sincere condolences to the Barnette family. May God comfort and bless the family.
Friend
I was so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Sending prayers to Cindy and family. Comfort and peace in the days ahead.
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. The Lord will give you strength. You have many memories to cherish . Our prayers are with you.
So sorry ..haven’t seen him in 36 years..he sure was a character..rest in peace..prayers for his family
Friend
Sending prayers and condolences to the family.
Friend
Sorry for your lost .our thoughts are with the family.my God’s love will rap his arms around you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sending love to the family.
Carolyn and Ed Powell
Friends
Sending love,prayers,and condolences out to Jerry’s Family..while it has been a rough.time for you all, you can rest assure he and his baby sister are together and they are healed ..Jerry cherished his wife Cindy,his kids and grandkids. ..he was truly a man of God…he will be missed…
I’m so sorry to hear this! Jerry was a wonderful man and so caring about his work! He will be missed! May God give you all comfort during your time of need!
Friend
So sorry for yalls loss, he will be missed, he would help you anytime he could, he was a good friend