Gary Heath Barnett

Gary Heath Barnett passed away March 27, 2018, at Germantown Methodist Hospital, at the age of 51, due to complications from an autoimmune disease cluster.

Heath was the only child of Gary and Sherry Barnett of Holly Springs, and was born on February 20, 1967.

Heath attended Marshall Academy in Holly Springs, and later Mississippi State University and was an ecstatic, lifelong MSU athletic fan.

Heath was also an avid whitetail deer, quail and turkey hunter, as well as an accomplished fisherman, often traveling throughout the country in pursuit of his passion.

He spent his life working in the family business, Bi- County Farm Supply, with his father.

Heath married his high school sweetheart, Anita Gresham Barnett, and they have two beautiful daughters, Amanda Frances, 15,  and Anna Rosamond, 12.

Services for Heath were held at First Baptist Church of Holly Springs, at noon on Friday, March 30, with visitation preceding the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the following: Marshall Academy football program, 100 Academy Drive, Holly Springs, MS 38635; Catch A Dream Foundation; First Baptist Church; or First Methodist Church of Holly Springs.

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