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Laurie Lawton Barnett JR, passed away peacefully at his home in O'Brien, Florida surrounded by his 3 remaining children on 12/30/2025. He was 91 years old. Had he made it 2 more days, Laurie would have made 92. But God had other plans for his first
birthday in heaven.

Laurie was son of Lawton Leondanous Barnett Sr. and Clovia Pearl Howell Barnett. Brother to one sister, Annette Barnett Land. He graduated from Branford High School and attended University of Florida until he was drafted in the army where he served honorably hauling fuel from Northern Alaska for the
Korean war.

When Laurie returned home from Alaska he made the decision to buy a boat and go fishing for six months. He then started driving Semi Trucks. He took his retirement at 62, but kept driving part time. During this time he took the opportunity to concentrate more on farming. Hay farming and peddling watermelons were his passion. In Laurie’s later years, when his ability to farm hay had diminished, he put all of his concentration into watermelons, produce, and his cows. You could find Laurie on any of the hottest Florida days out peddling produce well into his late 80's.

Family meant everything to Laurie, and he was known for his strong work ethic, steady presence, and deep love for those closest to him.

Laurie married Virginia Kirby in 1958. Together They had 4 children. Gwendolyn Elaine Barnett Dorsey Virginia Teresa Barnett “TC” Laurie Leondanous Barnett III “Boy” William Laron Barnett “Chico”

Later in life Laurie married Donna Meadows.
They lived together until she passed in 2017.

Laurie is survived by his sister Annette
Land, his children, Gwendolyn Elaine, Virginia Teresa "TC", William Laron "Chico" 6 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Laurie was preceded in death by mother, his father, and his son LL Barnett III "Boy".

There will a service for Laurie Lawton Barnett Jr O'Brien, Florida on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. 22671 95th Drive O'Brien, Florida 32071.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Grace Chapel P.O. Box 1064 Branford, Florida--32008.