Roy Lewis Barnett
April 05, 1972 - September 28, 2012
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Roy Lewis Barnett
April 05, 1972 - September 28, 2012
Obituary
Reflections of Life
A Time to Be Born
Roy Leis Barnett “Peewee” was born April 5, 1972 to the late Roy B. Barnett and Betty L. Barnett in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His life exemplified the principles of Christ, Family, Education, Community Service and prosperity.
A Time To Grow
Roy received his early education as a product of Tulsa Public School. He graduated from the nationally acclaimed Booker T.Washington High School in 1990. As a proud Hornet, he enjoyed being a student, and supporting the BTW Hornets Football Team.
After graduation he enrolled at the University of Oklahoma, in Norman Ok. where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree, a Master of Arts Degree and as PH.D. Roy enjoyed being a student and his education journey was one of excellence. Roy was a life long learner,and he wanted to share his wealth of knowledge with everyone. When it came to Technology, he was one of the best.
A Time to Gain
His career started at the University of Oklahoma. He served their for four years before relocating to Kansas, and taking as a Professor, with Kansas
State University from 2001 until his passing. Roy believed in giving back to the community. He was involved with the
Black Faculty Staff Alliance, served as Faculty Advisor for the Criminology Club, and Faculty Mentor for McNair Scholars Program. His passion was helping people make this a better place in which to live.
A Time To Love
When Roy met Shannon, the love of his life, they became inseprable. A fifteen year loving relationship that stood the test of time. Shannon his loving partner was there with him during his final days.. His maternal and paternal grandparents, along with his Father Roy B. Barnett, along with other family members met him at heavens gate.
A Time to Embrace
Roy will forever be loved and dearly missed by his partner Shannon Castleberry, his mother Betty L. Barnett, his siblings Michael
E. Holmes, Sandra Harris (Donde, Cosetta Barnett all of Tulsa, Paulette Holmes, Las Vegas, NV; his uncles Harold (Jovaugn) Walton; Clarence (Quinn) Walton, Omaha, NE; his aunts,
Willa Holmes Willa Holmes, Tulsa, Ok. Rebecca Holmes, Omaha, NE, nieces Jemica (Chris) Calhoun Tia Holmes, Tulsa, Ok; his nephews, Rico (Jasmine)Holmes, Virgil Williams, Gary Williams special nieces Zionna Serenity, Tianna, Amair, Caylon, great nephews Joshua, Elijah, Jaydan, Taylor, Jordan Rayan Deontre, along with a host of other relatives and friends.
A Time Of Peace…
At the close of day of September 28, 2012, at 10:30 in the evening, God called Roy’s name, and he surrendered his soul, and went home to eternal rest.
Viewing for Mr. Barnett will be held on Friday October 5, 2012 at Dyer Chapel. 1:00-7:00 pm.
Services will be held at Sanctuary Evangelistic Temple Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 12:30 pm.
Apostle Milford Carter, Officiating.
Interment: Green Acres Memorial Gardens
17 responses to Roy Lewis Barnett
Ashley Morgan Of Manhattan,Ks says:
October 4, 2012
My Condolences To The Family Mr. Barnett Was An Awsome Man And Professor. He Helped Me Through So Much At K-State.
Schirra Wilson-Taylor Of Tulsa,Ok says:
October 4, 2012
I Handn’T Seen You In Years Roy!! Hate That We Are Reuniting This Way But I’Ll See You On A Better Note One Day In Heaven. You Were A Very Sweet And Humble Guy. I Will Miss You.
Karla Jackson Of Midwest City, Ok says:
October 3, 2012
I Met Roy In College At Ou. We Were A Small Group That Hung Out On A Daily Basis. I Will Always Remember His Quiet Spirit. I Am Praying For Strength And Peace For His Family, Friends And Many Loved Ones.
Adetunji Layade Of Brooklyn, Ny says:
October 3, 2012
One Of The Coolest Cats I Had The Privilege Of Getting To Know During Our Time Together At Ou. Just A Genuinely Good Soul And Kind Hearted Person. My Condolences To The Barnett Family.
Wayne Diggs Of New York City,Ny says:
October 3, 2012
To Roy’S Family Sending My Blessing And Condolences. Roy Was A Good Friend, Classmate And An All Around Good Person. I’M Very Shock To Hear The News Of Roys Death!! Roy Had A Big Heart, Great Smile And Got Along With Everybody!! Truly Will Be Missed But Never Forgotten. Lost Boyz For Life!! Big Boomer Sooner To You Roy!!! Diggs Your Friend…