Donnie Gene Barnett

Mr. Donnie ""Don"" Gene Barnett, 82, of Clemmons, NC, formerly of Springfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Barnett was born on September 26, 1932 in Oklahoma to the late Teddy Glenn Barnett and Olive Drew Barnett. Don served in the United States Air Force. He received a B.S. Degree in Meteorology and Geography from Oklahoma State University. He then went on to receive a Master's Degree in Management from the University of Oklahoma. Don worked for the Department of Defense for 32 years. He was a member of the World Meteorological Organization. Don took a great interest in all sports. He especially enjoyed bowling and softball. He was an avid runner and completed 4 marathons. He also enjoyed riding his bicycle and rode across the United States on two separate occasions. In addition to his parents, Mr. Barnett was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Haxton. Mr. Barnett is survived by his wife, Janice Barnett of the home; one daughter, Belinda Pontow and husband, Trent of Florida; one son, Alan Barnett and wife, Bonnie of Clemmons, NC; two grandchildren, Erich Pontow and wife, Robin of Arizona and Piper Pontow of Florida; one sister, Glenda Simpson and husband, Ray of Texas; three brothers, Richard Barnett and wife, Dale of South Carolina, Clarence Coldwell and wife, Edna and John Coldwell and wife, Linda, all of Oklahoma. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Lutheran Church of the Epiphany in Winston-Salem with Pastor Laura Wind officiating. A private committal service will be held following the service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Ln., Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or an organization of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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