Gregory “Greg” Dale Barnett, age 75, of Lake Kiowa, Texas, passed away at his home on February 17, 2025. Greg was born March 18, 1949 in Chico, Texas, the son of Edward and Elaine (Lowrey) Barnett. Greg graduated from Diamond Hill Jarvis High School in Fort Worth in 1967, and then received his MBA in Finance from North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas). Greg enjoyed a successful career in the field of finance before retiring from his role as an Executive Vice President/Chief Operations Officer at NCP Solutions in Birmingham, Alabama. Following his retirement, he returned home to Plano, Texas with his wife, Debbie Barnett. Following Debbie’s retirement in 2019, they relocated to their new favorite place in Texas, Lake Kiowa. As fate would have it, on February 14th, three days before Greg passed, they danced one last time to Only Fools Fall In Love. This same song was sung by a cherished friend on their wedding day, July 22, 1989.
Greg was proud of his Baptist upbringing and treasured his personal relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
As a younger man, Greg especially loved to hunt during deer and dove seasons. After retiring, he found joy in the less strenuous activity of watching a number of televised sports comfortably situated in his favorite leather recliner.
Greg had an adventurous spirit and playful nature. Whether going white water rafting on the Nantahala River (oh, yes he did!) or traveling with friends, he always added a good measure of fun. He loved to play card games with friends and his overly competitive family. He excelled at cracking one liners to heighten the competition and to brag about not EVER losing a game of Monopoly. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, Papa B and friend.
Remaining to cherish Greg’s memory are his wife Debbie; children, Melain Wielkens (Les), Angela Barnett, Gregory “Butch” Barnett Jr. (Kristen), Daniel Barnett (fiance Heather Holtrop); grandchildren, Madeline Barnett, Parker Wielkens, Presley Wielkens, and Lillian Villasanti; cousins, Jan Lowrey, Joel Lowrey, Julie Lowrey and her children.
Preceding Greg in death are his parents, Edward and Elaine Barnett.
A memorial celebration will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Meador Funeral Home at 2:00 PM in Gainesville, Texas with Steve Lewis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Greg’s memory may be directed to Indian Creek Fire Department, 550 Kiowa Drive West, Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home of Gainesville.
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Debbie, my deepest condolences to you and all the family!
What an amazing tribute to a wonderful man who had such a profound impact on so many people. I love that you had a Valentine’s dance with him to your wedding song. And one day when you join him in heaven, you will dance again. I know Papa G is keeping a loving and watchful eye over you as you learn to navigate his loss. I am so sorry and I will be thinking of you, and sending you love and peace. Much love to you Debbie, and the whole family.
Greg was an amazing man! He will be so missed. What a legacy he leaves behind.
What a great life you two had. I’m so lucky to have been able to share part of the fun with y’all. Greg was a Amazing Man. I’m so blessed to have gotten to know him. I know you will cherish all your amazing memories. Sending lots of Love & Hugs.
Sending prayers for peace and comfort to our cousin Greg’s family.
Love and hugs🙏💗
Jacqui Monroe McCord
& Monroe Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your memories will get you through the difficult times ahead
I worked with Greg in the 1980s. He had common sense, well-honed business instincts and made everyone around him look better. A genuine guy, well respected. And his good ol’ country boy drawl hid a bright mind. No one slipped BS past him.
Rest in peace, Greg.
Knew Greg many years ago at North Texas State University when we first met at West Dorm. We were both earning our BBA degrees. We were later neighbors in Coppell. Have a lot of stories, but too wild to tell. Drunk a lot of beers together and caught a few fish. We went deer hunting once and never saw a deer, Back-in the old days we drove to Lincoln Park many times. I was not with him when he broke his leg by running his Mustang off the road. Greg was a good person. Will not be another like him.
I worked with Greg for several years in late 60’s early 70’s. I was a camp counselor for YMCA and he was a life guard at the pool when we had lessons. I remember Greg as a very sweet and considerate friend. Although, we lost contact many years ago, I still thought of him as a friend, and the world is a lesser place now. God be with you and wrap His loving arms around you and your family.