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Barnett, Derek Lee

November 9, 1978 –
 November 3, 2017

Obituary

Derek Lee Barnett, 38, died on November 3, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. A visitation and memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 14 from 3-5 PM at Aria Funeral Home, located at 19310 Preston Rd in Dallas, Texas. Pastor Terry Barnett will preside over the memorial service beginning at 4 PM. Derek was born on November 9, 1978 in Denison, Texas to Theo and Nora Cherry Barnett. He grew up in Denison and graduated from Denison High School in 1997. Derek spent many years working in the restaurant industry in Wichita Falls and Dallas. For the past several years, Derek was a bartender at Jack Mac’s Swill & Grill. He was well-liked by both his co-workers and the regulars there.  His former employer and co-workers will have a reception in remembrance of Derek immediately following the memorial service at Jack Mac’s Swill & Grill located at 19009 Preston Road in Dallas, Texas. Derek had a close circle of friends, Marcus Rogers and Jason McElrath, that became his family over the years. They were brothers to him. He was blessed by their constant love and support. Derek acted as godfather to Marcus’s children Marley and Mason. He was also the godfather to Jason’s son Colton. Katie Vullo and Courtney Jones were two very dear friends to Derek who meant a great deal to him. Derek was preceded in death by his mother, Nora Cherry Barnett and his grandparents, Paul Cherry and Bessie Brewer. Survivors include his father, Theo Barnett and wife, Cindy Sailor of Round Rock, Texas; a sister, Chrystal Barnett Ryckman and husband, Paul Ryckman of Menoken, North Dakota and their children, Warren and Micayla; a brother, Brad Barnett and wife, Mandy Barnett of Murphy, Texas and their son, Cooper. Derek is also survived by his uncle, Terry Barnett and wife, Annette Barnett of Whitesboro, Texas; his aunt, Paula Cherry Castle and husband, David Castle of Bonham, Texas; and his aunt, Susan Cherry Anderson of Denison, Texas; and several cousins. Derek’s immediate family extends our sincerest thanks to all of his friends and their parents who gave time, support, and love to Derek during his life. Derek will always be remembered for his sharp wit and fun-loving personality. Be happy for Derek that he is now reunited with his mother, Nora, who he has deeply missed since she passed away when he was a young boy. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Mike and Pam Hines
    11 Nov 2017
    5:37pm

    Crystal…so very sorry to hear of your brothers passing. May he rest in peace and the family find comfort in their memories and love for him!!

    Melissa Jones
    11 Nov 2017
    9:12pm

    May God be with you in this tough time. Sending prayers for your family.

    Kristina Nicole Caffee
    11 Nov 2017
    10:06pm

    Sending prayers at this time to the family. May God be with you and comfort you at this.

    Brandon Henson
    12 Nov 2017
    8:48am

    I knew him from school! I am so very sorry for your loss.

    Bruce Blackman
    12 Nov 2017
    9:45am

    Only knew you for a few years but your wit, wisdom, and friendship is eternal. You will always be loved and missed.

    Patricia Sandefer
    12 Nov 2017
    1:02pm

    This is a great tribute. He is deeply loved and missed by so many.

    Colby Prachyl
    13 Nov 2017
    3:48pm

    You had a personality that will live on in everyone’s thoughts. You never seemed unsure and your honesty will be missed.

    Heather Anderson
    13 Nov 2017
    3:49pm

    Rest in peace Derek, you are and forever will be missed dearly.

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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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