- Born on: September 8, 1942
- Departed on: April 15, 2026
- Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA
Bobbie Gene Barnett
Bobbie Gene Barnett was born in West Grove, Iowa, September 8, 1942, to Cody Lawrence and Mabel Jane Whisler Bain Barnett. He passed away on April 15, 2026, in Cedar Rapids, IA.
He lived in West Grove, Iowa and attended Bloomfield High School (class of 1960) in Bloomfield, IA. He served in the U.S, Air Force from February 5, 1962, to February 4, 1966. He graduated from Iowa State University May 26, 1973, in an electronics program. He worked for KTVO in Ottumwa, Iowa, and he was an electronic technician for Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, IA 5/31/1973 until retirement 4/1/2002.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister Barbara Ann Barnett. He was also preceded in death by his half brothers-Laverne (Lavelle) Bain, Lazell (Jean)(Peggy) Bain, Jewell (Martha) Bain, William Jack (Christine) Bain, and Joe (Cathy) Bain.
Bob loved all things airplane, travel, electronic, and books!!! He had some really great friends.
He was cremated per his wishes and will be laid to rest in West Grove Cemetery, West Grove, IA. A service will be held at a later date.
