LeRoy James Barnett Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Perryville on December 13, 2025.
LeRoy was born in Indianapolis, Ind., on August 1, 1946, to Levi Barnett Sr. and Mary Patricia Thomure.
On July 3, 1993, he married Brenda Kirn, and for the next 32 years they built a life together in Perryville.
He retired from Mississippi Lime Co. on March 27, 2009.
LeRoy spent his life providing for his family. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed having a few beers at the Palomino and Baders with the guys from work. He enjoyed hunting, working in his garden and not chasing the chickens.
His grandchildren were his everything, and he cherished all the time he could spend with them.
Those left to cherish LeRoy’s memory include his wife, Brenda; his six children, LeRoy (Janet) Barnett Jr., Christopher (Amber Crites) Barnett and Tyson (Kalynn) Kirn, all of Perryville; Christina (Michael) Downen and Charlena (Jeff) Voudrie, both of Jackson; and Adam Beckerman of Ste. Genevieve. He was blessed with several grandchildren: Dalton Barnett, Taylor Barnett, Tryton (Nadia) Barnett, Teegan Barnett, Areonna Kirn, Westyn Kirn, Hadlee Kirn, Caidyn Downen, Serenity Sutter, Alana Sutter and Kye Voudrie. Siblings include Thomas “Joe” (Linda) Barnett, Ronald (Mary) Barnett and Donald (Rachael) Barnett, all of St. Mary; Linda (Bob) Boller of Crawford, Ind.; RoseMary (Denny) Greene of N. Salem, Ind.; Rosemarie (Steve) Bertchume of St. Louis; Virginia (Mike) White of Ste. Genevieve; and Helen Sue (Don) Basler of Fredericktown; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Levi Sr. and Mary Patricia Barnett; his son, Jimmy Barnett; his daughter, Misty Drake; his siblings, Melvin Barnett, Glen Barnett, Norma Pilkin and Patricia Daniels; and his sister-in-law, Margaret Barnett. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
