Neil Russell Barnett, age 65, of Blue Ridge, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2013, in McKinney, Texas. He was born July 24, 1948 in McKinney, Texas, to Phillip and Lamarteen (Whited) Barnett. On February 14, 1982, Neil married Terri Fletcher in Garland, Texas. He served as a Garland Police Officer for 13 years, and retired as Personnel Director for the city after 30 years of service. Neil was past president of the Frognot Water Corporation and also served as a board member for Blue Ridge Cemetery. He loved being on his motorcycle, finding peace on the road wherever he traveled. He also enjoyed woodworking, using wood from places special to him to create works of art as gifts for his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Terri Barnett of Blue Ridge, Texas; daughter, Cindi Burns and husband Joey of Garland, Texas; son, Phillip Barnett of Phoenix, Arizona; sister, Beth Johnson and husband Eddie of Farmersville, Texas; granddaughter, Hailey Burns of Garland, Texas; and nephew, Brett Johnson of Farmersville, Texas.
Neil is preceded in death by his parents.
A gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life will be planned at a later date.