Remembering Brian Jason Barnette

Posted by:
Aaron Krul

Posted on:
August 21, 2020

Waaaaaay back 22 years ago when we were living in the fort in Knoxville.... Brian Gave me a nickname... he called me “A-ron” and it stuck. Everyone I know from that period in my life calls me A-ron... even the people I grew up with back home in Detroit. Barnette... as we called him... was an incredible force of nature. He wasn’t a man. He was a feeling. An emotion. He exuded a sense of confidence that could calm the rowdiest of beer drinking nights... and at the same time... the party didn’t start until he got there. His laugh His smile His love of music and life and everything around him was intoxicating. Everyone wanted to be around Barnette. I was reminded of something yesterday by a friend... some new concrete was poured on a city sidewalk in Knoxville and like children... we wanted to write something in it.... we chose to write.... “where’s Barnette?” Because that is what everyone wanted to know. We know where to find him now... hope I get to see him again someday. much love and positive vibes directed to his family from the “house of slack”. In knoxville.

Posted by:
Jill Hume

Posted on:
July 9, 2020

I am honored and blessed to know Brian for a few short years. He touched my heart and soul in a most beautiful way. I am truly sorry for your loss and for all of us. He will be missed and loved always.

Posted by:
Kaye Barnett Rutherford

Posted on:
July 8, 2020

Brenda, So sorry to hear about Brian’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with the peace of knowing that you will see him again. Kaye Barnett Rutherford

Posted by:
Wanda Johnson

Posted on:
July 8, 2020

Brenda, I am so sorry about Brian. I know he was your heart and now it is broken. May the Lord help you get thru this because he's the only one who can help. Praying for you and Buck.

Posted by:
Regina Starnes

Posted on:
July 7, 2020

Brenda, I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious son. My prayers go out to you and Buck during this difficult time. May God bless you with his loving kindness and mercy.

Posted by:
Garry & Pam Garretson

Posted on:
July 7, 2020

Brenda & Buck, So Sorry to hear of Brian's passing, we will be keeping you both in our prayers. God Bless.

Posted by:
Anonymous

Posted on:
July 7, 2020

Brenda, I am so sorry to heard this news. My heart breaks for you. Please know that you, Buck, and family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by:
Anonymous

Posted on:
July 7, 2020

Brian will be greatly missed by many. He had a beautiful soul, smile,heart, his laugh could light the dark. So sorry for your lose. Brian touched so many people and changed so many lives. See you soon !

Posted by:
Vickie Hubbard

Posted on:
July 6, 2020

Brenda I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I pray the the Lord will comfort you and wrap his arms around you.. Love and Prayers, Vickie

Posted by:
Janice Cobb

Posted on:
July 6, 2020

Brenda and Buck, I am so sorry for your loss of your precious son Brian, I can't imagine your loss. You are in my prayers and may God bless you and ease your pain knowing that Brian is in Gods loving hands. Love and prayers.

Posted by:
Debbie A Burke

Posted on:
July 6, 2020

Brenda I am so sorry for your loss. I don't think there can be anything more heart breaking than your child going before you. I will keep you in my prayers. Love Debbie

Posted by:
Robin Moody

Posted on:
July 6, 2020

Brenda, I'm so sorry to hear about Brian. You and Buck are in my prayers. Love you, Robin

Posted by:
Diana Peters

Posted on:
July 6, 2020

Brenda & Buck, I am so sorry that you lost your precious son. Please know that you all are in my prayers.

Posted by:
Karen Hughes

Posted on:
July 6, 2020

Brenda, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I can't imagine the grief you are feeling. My prayer is that God will wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort as only he can.

Posted by:
Mike and Theresa Smith

Posted on:
July 6, 2020

Brenda, So Sorry for your loss. The lost of a child is very hard, they will live on in your heart but you will feel as though you have lost everything remember the good times you had together. Diana died 4 years ago and sometimes I still can’t breath, It’s hard to know what a mother goes through unless you walk down those stairs. It’s very few good days in with a whole lot of bad days, so please take care of yourself and remember the good days with Brian. If there is anything we could possibly do for you and Buck please let us know.

Posted by:
Sylvia and Mike Brown

Posted on:
July 6, 2020

So sorry for your loss of Brian. We knew him from when he attended North Kingsport Church of God with his grandma Zelda. We are praying for your family. Mike and Sylvia

Posted by:
Susan Gagliardi

Posted on:
July 6, 2020

Such a wonderful picture of Brian, it really captures the best of him! He is an amazing soul. All my love.

Posted by:
Anonymous

Posted on:
July 5, 2020

Brenda & Buck, We are deeply sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray God will give you the comfort needed - a comfort only he can give during this time. Love, Jim & Clayton Crawford

Posted by:
Terrye Christian

Posted on:
July 5, 2020

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your son Brian. William and I will keep you and your family in our prayes. Terrye and William

Posted by:
Glenda Flick

Posted on:
July 5, 2020

Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you're going through. It doesn't seem like Brian could be that old! I remember him when we were on the switchboard as a little fellow I love you and will be praying for you.

Posted by:
Robin Lawson

Posted on:
July 5, 2020

Brenda, I am so very sorry to learn of you losing Brian. He was the sweetest child and the love between you and him was very special. Praying for God’s love and comfort to cover you and your family during this time.

Posted by:
Richard/Bobbie McNutt

Posted on:
July 5, 2020

Brenda/Buck. - We are saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. This is surely a dread for all parents. We never want to survive our children. God has a plan but sometimes we just can’t help but wonder WHY? Know that you both are in our Prayers. May God comfort you all. Sincerely, Richard & Bobbie McNutt

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