Larry Thomas Barnett

Larry T Barnett, 70, Topeka, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born October 22, 1948, in Jasper, Alabama and adopted by his grandparents, William and Dora Jones, who raised him as mom and dad. Growing up, Larry was known as “Lil’ Henry” due to his ornery nature which he carried on into his adult life. After graduating from Cordova High School in Jasper, Larry enlisted in the United States Army when he was 18. He served his country proudly for over eight years. Larry is a veteran of the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. While in service, Larry met his wife Edna on a blind date in Manhattan, Kansas and they were happily married for 33 years before she passed away in 2006. After serving in the military, Larry and Edna moved to Marysville, Kansas and he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. He later attended Southeast Community College in Nebraska, working toward an accounting degree. Larry and Edna had two daughters, Stephanie and Alecia. In 1990, the family moved to Topeka for a new job opportunity with the State of Kansas. He worked a few years with the state and retired from the United States Postal Service. Larry loved to laugh, joke around, talk about politics, watch movies, collect gadgets, watch sports, especially Tom Brady, and most of all, spending time with his family. Larry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Edna “Eddie” Barnett and his parents. He is survived by daughters, Stephanie Selk (Kyle) and Alecia Rivera (Guillermo), all of Topeka; grandchildren, Emerson Selk (15), Karis Selk (12), Braylin Selk (8), Taylor Rivera (26), Julio Rivera (22), Taliesin Rivera (17), Karley Rivera (12), and Alexander Rivera (7); and brother, Douglas R. Vines of Cordova, Alabama. Larry will be greatly missed but his family is finding comfort knowing that he is reunited with Edna. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Mission Center Cemetery, 29th and Urish Road in Topeka. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Larry Thomas Barnett

October 22, 1948 - October 15, 2019