Obituary of William Haynes Barnette

William Haynes Barnette, age 78, of Aiken, SC, passed away on Friday, June 21st, 2024 in Trinity on Laurens Healthcare following an extended illness. 

He was born on September 12th, 1945 in Polk County, NC to the late William E Barnette and Grace Haynes Barnette.

William was a dedicated Mechanical Engineer throughout his career. 

He is survived by his loving children Laura (Russ) Jackson of Columbia, SC, Keri Lynn Bukovitz of Knoxville, TN, and Christopher Scott (Meredith) Barnette of Charleston, SC. He is also survived by his grandchildren Olivia Grace Jackson, Emily Margaret Jackson, Jack Owen Bukovitz, Eric Andrew Bukovitz, Leila Marie Firestone, Sara Elizabeth Firestone, Emma Haynes Barnette, and Sophia Lynn Barnette.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare, 199 Willow Run Road, Aiken, SC 29801 or to  Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or www.samaritanspurse.org. 

The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 649-6234 has charge of arrangements. 

Online expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com

William will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.