Alton Barnette

Alton Rayburn Barnette, born in Shreveport, Louisiana on July 26, 1937, the only son of the late Albert and Mae (Brewster) Barnette. He was the middle child between his older sister, Louise Martin and younger sister, Mildred Scallion both deceased. Alton went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ early Saturday morning, March 12, 2016 dying from heart failure after leaving Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, being transported by MEMS to his oldest son's home in Malvern. He didn't make it home but made it to Heaven. He'd lived in Little Rock on Wyldwood Drive since 1974. He was preceded by his wife, Alene Barnette, December 4, 2014. He is survived by his four children, Norman, Martin, Shelia and Alan; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was a devout member of Freedom Worship Church. He served in the United States Navy for nine years, where he received rank of E-5 Chief Petty Officer and was a flight mechanic. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Freedom Worship Church, Lawson Road, Little Rock. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.