Charles V. Barnett

CHARLES “CHARLIE” V. BARNETT

Charles “Charlie” V. Barnett, 77, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home on Thursday, June 12, 2025.  On February 23, 1948, he was born to the late Thomas B Barnett and Josephine Robinson Barnett in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Over the years Charlie worked as a Coal Miner for Tennessee Consolidated Coal, and as a Truck Driver for Air Liquide, and the Town of Jasper.  Most recently, he worked for Service Electric.   He was married to Emma “Blondie” Pickett Barnett until her death.  Charlie was a Mason with Olive Branch 297.  He loved to hunt, fish and camp.  Charlie loved sports, especially football.  He had a special place in his heart for the Coalminers Museum which he donated many items throughout the years.  Charlie would help anyone in need and was a very liked person.  He was a hard worker and was known for never being in a hurry to get anywhere.  Charlie loved his family and his grandchildren more than anything.

Charlie is preceded in death by his father, Thomas “Tom” B. Barnett; mother, Josephine Robinson Barnett; wife, Emma “Blondie” Pickett Barnett; brother, Billy Ray “Smokey” Barnett; and sister, Betty Jo Guy.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Char (Jim) Cheaves, Brooke (Kenny) Swafford; brother, Thomas L. Barnett; sisters, Doris Gravitt, Anna M. Rogers, Carolyn Durrow; grandchildren, Amber (Beau) Bailey, Summer Cheaves, Aidan, Ava, and Bella Swafford; great grandchildren, Addison, Maddox, Averi Bailey; special friend, Barbara Meserve; several nieces, nephews, other family members and special friends.

Visitation is Monday, June 16, 2025, from 2:00 to 8:00 pm CST and on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee.

Funeral services are on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 3:00 pm CST in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee with Pastor Cary Thompson and Pastor Roy Terry officiating.

Charlie will be laid to rest on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Whitwell Memorial Cemetery in Whitwell, Tennessee immediately following the funeral service.

Pallbearers are Cory Pickett, Charlie Durrow, Scott Neely, Tracy Rogers, Ponch Layne, Rudy Honea, Beau Bailey with Honorary pallbearers, Tim Gravitt and Charlie’s best friend, Richard Easterly.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.

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