September 22, 1936 –  September 3, 2012  Billy Fate Barnett, 76, of Gainesville died September 3, 2012 in Dallas at Medical City Hospital. He was born September 22, 1936 in Beaumont to J.B. and Tera (Baughman) Barnett. Billy served in the US Army from 1955 to 1958 and graduated from the University of North Texas in 1962. He married Minerva Jane Locke on June 6, 1964. He worked for the Federal Reserve Bank, Zale Corporation and Excell Communications. After retirement he returned to his hometown of Gainesville, where he served as a deacon at the Commerce Street Church of Christ.
Services for Mr. Barnett will be at the Commerce Street Church of Christ 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 8th with David Gray officiating. Pallbearers are Jason Andrew Knee, Pat Barnett, Gene Brown, Harold Wells, Jim Carter and Ted Magnum. Honorary bearers will be Art Anglin, Hank Hankins, Pat Sharp, George Ware and Steve Ward. Visitation will be prior to the service Saturday, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 10th.

Billy Fate Barnett is survived by his wife, Jane Barnett of Gainesville; son, Gregory Craig Barnett and wife Teri of San Antonio; brother, Jack Barnett of Pittsburg, Kansas; grandsons, Gage Adel Barnett and Chase Andrew Barnett and nephews, Jason Andrew Knee, Jim Barnett and Pat Barnett.

Arrangements are under the direction of Meador-Clement-Keel Funeral Home. To view the online registry, go to www.clementkeelfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Commerce Street Church of Christ, 602 N. Commerce St. Gainesville, Texas 76240