William Inan Barnett

1926 – 2023

William “Bill” Inan Barnett, age 96, of Beaumont, TX passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. He was born in Rochelle, TX, on December 5, 1926, to Roy Calhoun and Leah Stuckey Barnett.

Left to honor his memory are his sons, Ricky Barnett and wife, Diane, of Beaumont, TX, and Bobby Prewitt, of Vidor, TX; daughters, Peggy Collins, and, Bert Rummery, of Vidor, TX, Laurie Wisenbaker, of Beaumont, TX, Opal Aiden, of Hornbeck, LA, and Doris Prewitt, of Vidor, TX; 15 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; and a host of extended family, friends, and loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his wife Opal Ray Barnett; second wife, Lillie Prewitt; son, Billy Ray Barnett; brothers, John Barnett, Roy Barnett, and Jamie Barnett; and sisters, Iris Moore, and Mary Roy.

Cremation has been entrusted to Lumberton Family Funeral Home. Bill will be laid to rest at Franks Branch Cemetery at a later date.