Charles Barnett, age 91, of Karnak, Illinois passed away at 12:13 A.M. Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis.
Charles was born August 27, 1934 in Karnak.
He was a graduate of Karnak High School. Charles was a member of the First Baptist Church in Karnak and was a Deacon for many years. Charles and Anna Sanders were united in marriage in 1953. He was an executive board member for the IBEW. He had retired from General Telephone. Charles had been very active in the Karnak Khoury League. He was a past member of the Century School Board and had also served as the Mayor of Karnak, as well as the Fire Chief. Charles also served on the Karnak City Council for many years. Charles owned and operated Bob’s Billiards in Karnak for several years.
He is survived by two daughters, Beverly Greer of Karnak, Julie and (Robin) Hinton of Karnak; one son, Alan Barnett of Karnak; three grandchildren, Stephanie Hutchison of Belknap, Blair Anderson of Ullin, Jessi and (Bret) Green of Karnak; nine great-grandchildren.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Sanders Barnett (2019); one sister, Ruth Barnett; his parents, James and Ruth Smith Barnett; grandson, Chris Greer.
Services honoring the life of Mr. Charles Barnett will be held Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1 P.M. at Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak. Rev. Scott Harner will be officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 11 A.M. until the service hour at the funeral home. Internment will follow at Anderson Cemetery in the Boaz Community of Massac County.
Pallbearers will be, Dylan Green, Drew Green, Dane Green, Tadge Anderson, Bret Green and Jackson Wight.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the First Baptist Church of Karnak Food Pantry. Envelopes will be provided.
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A base has been added to the Heavenly choir. I imagine Charles was welcomed Home by our Lord and Savior, but also all our family members who are there. So glad Ron & I got to have a visit with Charles on our visit of Karnak. Love you, Charles.
Sorry to hear of this passing of my really good friend.Charlie trained me at GTE late 64 an 65.i had the privilege of getting to visit with him at his over the last 3 years.Charlie and Ann attended mine and Wynona’s wedding April 23 1965.i was only 19 years old when i started working with him and i am now 81.He taught me a lot about telephone work but more about life.he was a positive thinker had a lot to me being one too.Charlie lived a Christian life and wads not ashamed of that.i also became a Deacon in 2003 he had influenced me on that.He once drove from Karnak to Marion to hear my testimony about being healed of Cancer.whoever reads this I hope you realize how close we were.i retired in 2004 after almost 40 years Charlie had a lot to do with that. I will see him in Heaven.
Steve Turner
Worked with Charlie for years. A great friend and a great employee with GTE. Prayers for his family.