Roger L. Barnett

May 30, 1935 - October 5, 2016

Roger L. Barnett, 81, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice. He was born May 30, 1935 in Butler, the son of the late William Dudley and Marion (Watt) Barnett. Roger was a veteran of the Army National Guard of PA and the US Army Reserves as a staff sergeant of the 228th Transportation Battalion. He had been self-employed as a truck driver. He was a member of the NRA. Roger belonged to St. John's Reformed Church where he served as an elder and a co-coordinator of the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Program in Butler. Roger was a giving man who enjoyed helping others. Surviving are wife of 61 years, Charlene R.(Rockhill) Barnett of Butler; 5 sons and their wives, William E. & Victoria A. Barnett of Stamford, NE, Richard D. & Carisa M. Barnett of Butler, Thomas R. & Sherri L. Barnett of Butler, Dale R. & Sarah G. Barnett of Butler and John C. Barnett of Butler his daughter, Karen R. (Barnett) Campbell of Butler; 15 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; his sister, Sharon (Al) Tokarchik of Round Rock, TX and his brother, Daniel (Susan) Barnett of Carlisle, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, William D. Barnett and Robert E Barnett. A memorial service will be held at St. John's Reformed Church, 494 Evans City Road, Butler, PA 16001 on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 11 AM with his pastor, Jarrod Crawford officiating. Military Honors following the service at the church by the VFW and American Legion. In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001