Michael R. Barnett
JULY 4, 1954 – NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Michael Roland Barnett Sr., formerly of Monroe, LA died in his Hometown of Terre Haute, Indiana on 11/12/2021. His loving companion, Holly Wheaton, his brother, Timothy Barnett, his father, O.H. "Bud" Barnett, and stepmother, Geraldine Barnett, were at his side.
He is predeceased by his mother Shirley Irene Reely Barnett and his wife, Kathy McClure Barnett. He is survived by his three children: daughter, Sara Miller and husband Chris of Norco, LA their son T.J. Miller and his son Kayden, their daughters, Leah and Rachel Miller; daughter, Heidi Budai and her husband Bien of Belle Chasse, and their children Alexander, Isaac, Arianah, and Michael Sultana and Maximus and Atticus Budai; his son, Michael Roland Barnett Jr. and his wife Wendy and his children Joshua and Bruce Barnett; his father, Orville Harold Barnett and wife Geraldine; his brother, Timothy Barnett and wife Mary Jo all of Terre Haute, Indiana; he is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He served in the United States Air Force from 1973-1977. He was a graduate of South Vigo High School.
He worked more than 20 years as an operator at the IMC and Angus Chemical plant in Sterlington, Louisiana. He survived the devastating explosion of the plant in 1991. He was filled with sadness at the loss of his collegues and and worked to preserve their memory.
He was a Mason and a Shriner. He was born July 4, 1954 and was extremely patriotic and very proud of his military service and that of his nephews. Per his wishes, cremation is scheduled with burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local VA Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program. Online condolences can be made at www.roselawnfuneralhome.com.