Ronald E. "Ron" Barnett, age 68, of Kirkwood, Illinois passed away at OSF
St.Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL at 8:01 PM on Monday, January 30, 2017.
He was born on October 27, 1948 in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, the son of
Thelbert O. and Fannie L. (Copley) Barnett. Ron attended schools in Kirkwood and
graduated from Yorkwood High School with the Class of 1966. Ron proudly served
his Country serving in the United States Army. While enlisted, he was stationed
in Germany and stateside. Ron began work at Admiral Corp. in Galesburg. He later
worked in security at Mariah Foods in Monmouth and retired from Farm King in
Monmouth, where he managed the lawn and garden department for many years. Ron
enjoyed coaching Lions League in Kirkwood, grilling food, fishing, and spending
time with his family and friends. Ron is survived by one son, Drew (Francesca
Knuth) Barnett of Kirkwood, IL, one daughter, Tiffany (Owen) Hollis of Kirkwood,
IL, two granddaughters, one sister, Thelma Crandall of Kirkwood, IL, and one
niece and one nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service is planned for 11:00 AM on Friday, February 3, 2017 at
Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, Illinois. His family plans to receive friends
from 10:00-11:00 prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment with
Military Honors will be a Center Grove Cemetery in Kirkwood, Illinois. A
memorial fund is being established for the DuWayne Brooks Music Festival. For
more information, or to leave a condolence, please visit
www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com.
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