Tanner Michael Barnett

Tanner Michael Barnett, 26, of Winterville, died on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

The son of Michael David Barnett and Rebecca Shane Gaines, Tanner was born in Athens and graduated from East Jackson High School in the class of 2014. He played football from the rec department to senior year, and he loved baseball and the Atlanta Braves. He also loved music, cooking and telling jokes; he had a sense of humor no one could forget and a smile that lit up a room. He had a big heart that overflowed with love for his family, especially his children.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sherry Newsome, and his paternal grandparents Tommy and Carolyn Barnett.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his significant other, Taylor Neal of Winterville; his two children, Scarlett Carney of Braselton and Asher Barnett of Winterville; his brother, Trace Newsome of Winterville; his maternal grandfather, G.B. Newsome of Washington; aunts Susan (Henry) Kenimer of Nicholson, Sherri Allen of Nicholson, Shannon Thomason of Wrens, and uncle Burt (Margaret Rae) Newsome of Washington; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 27 at Lord and Stephens, East at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Robert Burt officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. After the memorial, a graveside service will follow at Ebenezer Church Cemetery in Washington, GA at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Jim Newsome officiating.

In lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up for Tanner’s children at Synovus Bank, 150 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601 c/o Carol Faulkner or via Cash App at $banker2002.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, and Rees Funeral Home of Lincolnton are in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com