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John C. Barnett, age 83, passed away on October 19, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. He was born on May 20, 1940 to parents John and Evelyn Barnett in Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from Leon High School prior to serving in the United States Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He then continued his service in Tallahassee for many years with the United States Army National Guard. He loved fishing, dancing, metal detecting, playing poker as well as going to auctions and sales. John built over 300 houses in Tallahassee, the first of which was featured in Southern Home Magazine. He also was a realtor and broker for over 40 years. After he retired from building, he started a concrete business which he moved on from in 2008 to join his wife Erin in the antiques industry and estate sales. He will be remembered as wise, smart, generous, gracious, loving, loyal, patient and as the dearly loved husband of Erin; treasured father of Justin; step-dad to Jodie Whale, Pete Whale and Mark Fredric as well as the granddad to Macklin. John was a legendary story teller and had the ability to make anyone laugh at any time. He was proud to be given the distinction of Honorary Deputy Sheriff by Leon County Sheriff's Office, twice. John was never one to give up; he fought to the end with his wife at his side, with dignity and grace. "That best portion of a good man's life: his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love." – William Wordsworth A brief military honors ceremony will be held at Bevis Funeral Home on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. to be immediately followed by a casual reception and gathering. As a lover of animals, John would be thrilled that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to an animal shelter or adoption organization of your choice. Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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John Clyde Barnett

May 20, 1940 - October 19, 2023