Tommy Barnett

Thomas Luther Barnett Jr (Tommy), born September 1st, 1955 completed his last game in this life on January 6, 2017. It is the last time his team will hear his whistle sound on earth. Tommy obtained his coaching skills through the many adventures he embarked on. His years in the United States Air Force, his labor at Eastman Chemical Company, and most of all his service of heart to Lighthouse Christian School will have an everlasting impact on countless friends and young people for many years to come. He will mostly be missed by his granddaughters who will look into the stands, and remember their number one fan - "Papaw." Tommy was a lifetime member of The Lighthouse Church. He loved his horses, dogs, and hunting adventures and was just a "good ole country boy" who has earned his rest and is at perfect peace. He is survived by his two daughters Kresant Flanary and husband Aaron of Church Hill TN, and Kandis Barnett of Kingsport, TN.; parents Thomas (Bud) and Faye Williams Barnett; Three granddaughters Kiersten Trent, Kiley Trent, London Flanary; One grandson Jack Flanary; One brother Terry Barnett and wife Robin; One sister DeAnna Sluss and husband Donnie, all of Kingsport, TN; Several nieces and nephews; A very special friend Katie Parsons, Kingsport, TN. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at The Lighthouse Church at 145 Shipp Springs Road. Kingsport, TN. Funeral services will begin at 7:00 pm with Pastor David Peters, Rev. Curtis Flanary, and Rev. Bill Cody officiating. Music provided by Lighthouse Church and Mark Yonts. A military graveside will be held at 10:45am on Wednesday, January 11, 2016 at Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City, TN conducted by the American Legion Post #3 and #265. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Barnett family.