Allen Barnette

Allen Barnette, 57, of Ripley, passed away Monday, Septeber 8, 2014 at Jackson General Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born March 11, 1957 in Kanawha County, son of Delores Lester Barnette and the late Luther Clayton Barnette. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School and a professional truck driver employed by Fed-Ex prior to becoming disabled. Surviving: His wife of 37 years, Libby Gibson Barnette; Mother, Delores Lester Barnette; Sons, Matt Barnette (Rhonda) of Ripley and Michael Barnette, also of Ripley; Daughter, Missy Hatcher (Scott), of Ripley; Grandchildren, Hailey, Chloe and Hunter Barnette and Brittney, Olivia, Brooke, Erica and Eli Hatcher; Sisters, Terry Cottrill (Jeff), Peggy Smith (Landy) Diane Ingraham (Ralph), Mindy Casto and Jamie Jeffries (Jason). A service celebrating the life of Allen Barnette will be held Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Waybright Funeral Home beginning at noon with Pastor Todd King officiating. Interment will follow the service at Pine Hill Cemetery, Ripley. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6-8p.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.waybrightfuneralhome.com. Service: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 12 Noon Waybright Funeral Home Visitation: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 6-8p.m. Waybright Funeral Home