YOAKUM: Luther Michael Barnett, 68, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home. He was born June 22, 1956 in Houston to the late Luther Milam Barnett and Doris Perleen (Reed) Barnett.
Music was his passion. Michael played guitar with the Praise and Worship Team at First Baptist Church and Austin Street Baptist Church in Yoakum.
I-Industrious; C-Craftsman; H-humble; A-Artistic; E-Energetic; L-Loving
B-Brotherman; A-Affectionate; R-Resilient; N-Neighborly; E-Enthusiastic; T-Trustworthy; T-Tenderhearted (this spells his name and characteristics)
Survivors are his wife Diane Studebaker of Yoakum; son Milam Barnett (Melanie) of Florida and daughter, Sarah Barnett (Kelvin) of Florida; two grandchildren Charlotte and Olivia; sister, Brandy Barnett Watkins (Kenneth) of Texas, and nephew Anthony Garza (Allison) of Maryland.
Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joy Garza and niece, Tonja Garza.
Memorial Service to be held 1 p.m., June 23, 2025 at First Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Davis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Crown Hospice.