Raymond D. Barnett

Raymond D. Barnett, age 75, of Cave Junction, died Monday, July 9, 2012 at his home.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 14, 2012 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

Raymond was born October 20, 1936 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to John & Jessie Barnett the 6th of 9 children. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Air Force for eight years. After his honorable discharge, Raymond became a spreaderman in a plywood mill until his retirement. He lived in southern Oregon for many years.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and camping.

Survivors include six children, Gregory Barnett and his wife Cheri, Kimberly Barnett, Lori Orlos, Bruce Barnett, Daniel Barnett, and Michael Barnett; a sister, Margie (Barnett) Huls; a brother, Clarence “Tubby” Barnett; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary (Barnett) Retherford; and five brothers, Ben Barnett, Cullen Barnett, jack Barnett, John Barnett, and Calvin Barnett.