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Ray Barnett Obituary

Barnett, Ray A. of Prairie View, formerly of Glenview, IL and Hopkinsville, KY, beloved husband of Mary Belle Barnett (nee Combs), loving father of Terry (Meryl), David (Donna) Barnett, dear grandfather of Jonathan, Todd, Justin and Shana, fond brother of Thyra (Harold) Boyd, devoted uncle of Bruce Creed. Ray was a proud member of the Glenview Lodge No. 1058 A.F. & A.M. Funeral 8 p.m., today, at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. (2 blks South of Dundee Rd.), Wheeling. Visitation 4 p.m. until time of service. Interment Friday, Green Hill Memorial Gardens, Hopkinsville, KY. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 145, Park Ridge, IL, 60068. For funeral info: 847-537-6600 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 16, 2002.

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BARRY JEROL COHEN

October 16, 2002

Dear Terry and David:

My deepest sympathy to your mom and you and your families.

Tom Jackson

October 16, 2002

David & Terry:

At this time,one can put into words how sorry I am for your family's loss. Your Dad was a good man and loved by many people. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your Mom.

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