Manson Ray

Barnett

Manson Ray Barnett, 85, passed away on May 2, 2021. Born on October 3, 1935 in Lawrenceburg to the late Augustus George Barnett and Ruby Mae Peach Barnett. Manson after being born in Lawrenceburg moved to Shelbyville and then later in his life moved back home to Lawrenceburg. Manson worked for the State as a welder and retired from there. He belonged to the Old Country Church. He loved to dance, play music and ride Harleys. Manson is predeceased by his parents, Augustus George Barnett and Ruby Mae Peach Barnett; a son, Michael Barnett; sisters, Martha Monroe and Betty Barnett; brothers, Jake Barnett, Buddy Barnett, and Scotty Barnett. He is survived by his daughters, Sandy Hawkins, Lockie Dawson and Amanda Peyton; sisters, Juanita Stivers (Don), Lillian Rafferty (Ray), Glenna Sutherland (Don) and Peggy Ervin (Ted); brothers, Carl Barnett (Rita), Charles Barnett (Pam) and Don Barnett; several grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Saffell House Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the funeral service immediately following at 2 p.m.. The graveside service will be held at Lawrenceburg Cemetery immediately following the funeral service on Wednesday. The service will be officiated by Debbie Peach. Pallbearers will be Berry Lewis, John Norton, Junior Barnett and Charlie Peach. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Saffell House Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.saffellhousefuneralhome.com