Donald "Don" Barnett

Donald (Don) Wayne Barnett, age 79, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a long and difficult battle with congestive heart failure. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his wife and kids.Don served his country for 4 years in the United States Air Force and retired from Holston Defense after 33 years of faithful service. He was a devoted member of Christ Fellowship and a loving and caring husband and father.Preceding him in death were his parents Luke and Ethel Barnett; brothers, Benny Carl and Luke Junior (June); brothers-in-law, Carl Stapleton and Bob Allen; and grandson, Jonah Barnett.Those left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 24 years, Sheila D. Barnett; two children, daughter, Kaye Rutherford (and husband Mike) of Maryville, TN, son, Brady Barnett (and wife Kendra) of Columbia, TN; grandkids, Chris Rutherford (and wife Maggie), Will Rutherford, Justin Rutherford, Abbi Rutherford, Kyle Barnett (and wife Paige), Trinity Barnett, Kaydence Barnett; great granddaughter, Madilyn Barnett; two sisters, Jimmie Stapleton and Peg Allen; and sister-in-law, Zelda Barnette, in addition to a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.Don will be remembered as a “kind and gentle man” who touched the lives of so very many people. He will be deeply missed and never, ever forgotten.There will be a Celebration of Life service at Christ Fellowship January 6, 2023, at 1:30 PM with Pastor Derek Harden officiating. Afterwards, there will be a private Inurnment Service in the Chapel Mausoleum at Oak Hill Memorial Park.To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Donald (Don) Wayne Barnett and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary