Alfred L. Barnett, 83, of Linton, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at his residence.

Born Jan. 10, 1923 in Linton, he was the son of Arreatus Barnett and Clementine (VanDeneede) Barnett. On April 2, 1944, he married to Merry E. (Harrell) Barnett.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and had retired from General Electric Linton Plant in 1983 with 31 years of service. He was a member of the Linton Church of Christ, and the Frank Courtney American Legion Post #22 of Linton.

Survivors include: his wife of 62 years, Merry Barnett of Linton; a daughter Sheryl Schmelzer of Hudson, Ohio; a son Mark Barnett of Linton; six grandchildren; a brother Thomas Barnett of Garden City, Mich.; and a sister Mable McHaley of Muncie.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roy and Arreatus Barnett.

Funeral services will be at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel at 11 a.m. Friday with Jerry Carmichael officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Linton with military graveside rites.

Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until the hour of service on Friday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com