Mr. Zelner Philander "Z.P." Barnett Jr.

September 14, 1941 - November 5, 2016

Zelner Philander “Z.P.” Barnett, Jr., 75, of Texarkana, AR., passed away November 5th at Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, TX. He was born September 14, 1941 in Jackson, TN to Zelner Philander Barnett, Sr. and Sylvester Laveren Boyd-Barnett. He attended public schools of Jackson, TN. and Eastern New Mexico University. At an early age, he confessed in Christ and served him faithfully. He united in matrimony on April 18, 1964 to Willia M. Henderson and to this union two children were born. He served in the United States Air Force for 30 plus years, after retirement, he was a transportation Specialist for Pearson Eye Institute and was an active participant in the community with young adults. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, & brother. Survivors include; his widow; Mrs. Willia M. Barnett, one daughter; Ms. Astrid Y. Barnett of Garland, TX., one son; Gerald P. Barnett & wife Ericka of Phoenix, AZ. Two brothers; Herbert Barnett of Chattanooga, TN. and Charles Barnett of Oklahoma City, OK. Three sisters; Mrs. Carolyn Bonner of Mesa, AZ., Mrs. Shirley Jackson of Decatur, IL, and Ms. Sheila Barnett of Ft. Worth, TX. Five grandchildren; Demetrius J. Walker, Tanaya Alexia Marie Barnett, Matthew, Jacob, and Mary Barnett. He also leaves to cherish his memory many nieces, nephew, cousins, & friends. Homegoing celebration will be held Friday, November 11th, at 2:00 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps, AR., with burial to follow in the Wise Cemetery in Lewisville, AR, with full military honors. Under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC of Magnolia, AR. Officiating will be Rev. Macarthur Turner. Visitation will be Thursday from 1: p.m. till 4:00 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home in Stamps, AR. Active Pallbearers: Ronnie Ray, William T. Lee, Tony Peterson, Patrick O. Freeland, Christopher Hamilton, & Chris Gillard Honorary Pallbearers: Jerry, Matthew, Jacob, & Tanaya Barnett, Demetrius Walker, & Don Hamilton