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Gary Delbert Barnett, 57, Loudonville, Ohio, formerly of Mocksville,  went home to be with his Pap and Granny who were like second parents to him, on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 at his residence in Loudonville, following a period of declining health.

Gary was born on April 12, 196, in Sutton, W.Va. to Gary and Deloris (Perrine) Barnett and graduated from Webster County High School in 1985. He married Debra “Debbie” Cogar on Dec. 31, 1993 in Cowen, W.Va. Debra survives.

He worked for numerous trucking companies and also owned and operated his own truck.

Gary was very active in his sons’ football and wrestling careers, was a state runner-up in wrestling in W.Va. He was always tinkering and working on something. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fought in tough man contests, in which he won three times. He also liked being on his tractor and spending time outside, and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Surviving in addition to Debra are: daughter, Jessica (Tyler) Lowe of Lexington, NC; 2 sons, Joel (Karlee) Barnett of Yadkinville, NC, and Jacob (Cassidy) Barnett of Clarksburg, W.Va.; 4 grandchildren, Easton Levi Lowe, Ray Lee Barnett, Hudson Thomas Barnett, and Hendrix Garrett Barnett; mother, Deloris Taylor  of Clarksburg; 4 brothers, Richard (Melinda) Barnett of Clarksburg, Stanley (Angie) Taylor of Statesville, NC, Larry (Shelly) Barnett of Barboursville, W.Va., and Josh (Beverly) Barnett of Buckhannon, W.Va.; 2 sisters, Ginny (Cecil) Robinson of Rock Cave, W.Va., and Jessica Barnett of Barboursville; step-mother, Joanne Barnett of Barboursville; numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews; 2 brother-in-laws, Stephen Cogar of Sterling, and David “Randy” Cogar of Big Prairie; sister-in-law, Kathy (Steve) Buchwalter of Smithville; and his 2 best friends, Cricket and Kenny.

He was preceded in death by his father.