Leslie Laverne Barnett, 73, of Elkville, passed away at 8:33 a.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at the home of his sister in Du Quoin.
Leslie had worked as a welder for Caterpillar Company in Peoria.  He was of the Protestant faith.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
He was born October 3, 1934 at Elkville, the son of Julian C. and Stella M. (Shelton) Barnett.
He is survived by three sisters - Letha Johnson of Esparto, Calif., Mary Underwood of Elkville, and Inis Drake of Du Quoin, one brother - Norman Barnett of Elkville, and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers - Harlin Barnett and Cleadus Barnett.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, August 16, at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Bro. Jerry Aken officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin and from Noon until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Hallidayboro Cemetery at Hallidayboro.
Friends may make memorials to the Hospice of Southern Illinois or the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.
