Obituary: Barron E. Barnett, 76

Barron E. Barnett, 76, of Poland, Indiana passed away at his home on Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born May 16, 1949, in Seymour, Indiana to Eugene R. Barnett and Alta Wolka Barnett. Barron proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a 1967 graduate of Arlington High School in Indianapolis. Later, he attended Ivy Tech earning an associate's degree.

Barron went on to work at the Chrysler Corporation, RCA Manufacturing, Switzer Engineering, Mosier Safe Securities, and Rolls-Royce Manufacturing where he spent 31 years. He was also the Jackson Township Trustee in Owen County for two years.

Barron was an active member of Elks Greencastle, IN; also an active member of American Legion; active with Moose Lodge in Greencastle, IN; active with Amateur Radio Club in Spencer, IN; and was the president of Cataract Lake Area Crime Watch. Barron was also very much involved in the Gen-Con gaming (World Plan Games) gathering at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Martha Loker Barnett; his children, Atlanta Visker (Jamie) and Vaughn Barnett; grandchildren, Xander Visker and Riley Visker; one niece; and two nephews. Barron was preceded in death by his parents and brother Willard Barnett.

Cremation was entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to samaritanfunerals.com.