Dave H. Barnett

July 25, 1927 - June 9, 2014

FORT MEADE - Mr. Dave Heartsell Barnett, 86, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 at his home due to cancer, surrounded by his loving family.    Dave was born July 25, 1927, in Cobb County, Georgia to Jesse Ragon and Marguerite Barnett, Sr., and raised in Fort Meade, FL.  He was retired from Estech, Inc. after a lifelong career in the phosphate and fertilizer industries.    Dave was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Dorothy Lastinger Barnett and daughter, Nancy Lorraine Barnett.    He is survived by his son, Glenn Barnett and daughter-in-love, Barbara; grandchildren, Courtney Granger, Nathan Bracci (Jodi), Austin Bracci (Suzanne), Brett Bracci, and David Barnett; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle McAuley, Riley Granger and Bailey Granger; brother, John Barnett (Jean), and sister Marge Pennington.     Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Hancock Funeral Home, 945 East Broadway, Fort Meade.   A celebration of Dave's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at First Baptist Church, 307 East Broadway, Fort Meade.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Meade.     In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Arthritis Foundation, or Good Shepherd Hospice.      Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Meade, FL  863-285-8171