Marcus Barnett worked at Tower Automotive for 37 years
Marcus Barnett, 64, died on Nov. 19, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Marcus was born Dec.18, 1955 in Ivyton, Kentucky, to the late Noah and Avenell (Perkins) Barnett. On March 2, 1974, he married Barbara Dudgeon Barnett who survives.
Marcus worked at Tower International in Bluffton for 37 years and was an active member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Mt. Cory. .
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Barnett of Bluffton; three children, Holly (Dustin) Judge of Bluffton, Amber (Joe) Miller of Shippenville, Pennsylvania, Joseph Barnett of Bluffton; five grandchildren, Justice West, Lilly and Nevaeh Judge, Elise and Simon Miller; a brother, Richard Barnett of Marion, Ohio; and four sisters, Maggie Barnett, Barbara Ann Reed, Patty (Toby) Salisbury and Theresa Salyer all of Michigan.
Marcus was preceded in death by a sister, Nora Bertta.
A Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton, is handling the arrangements.
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