Thomas Roderick Barnette

Thomas Roderick Barnette, 85 of Bessemer, Alabama, passed on October 31, 2026. He was born July 21, 1941, to Thomas F. and Lois Ryan Barnette. He was an Air Force veteran. He was a longtime member of Liberty Baptist Church and served as chairman of the deacon board. He was one of the first volunteer firefighters with Birmingport Fire District. Thomas retired from ACIPCO, where he worked as a carpenter until starting his own business, Ram Rod Construction, which he ran for over 60 years.

Thomas is preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 52 years, Linda Sherron Barnette. He is survived by his sons, Scott Barnette (Annette), Shawn Barnette, and Stefan Barnette (Amy); grandchildren, Jonah Barnette (Kristen), Lexi Pate (Colby), Jade Barnette, and Aleigha Barnette; great grandchildren, Emberlyn Barnette, Natalie Dutton, Maverick Dutton, and Willa Pate; sister, Thomasine Royster; brother, Brazzell Barnette; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

There will be a private entombment in the Mausoleum in Forest Grove Memorial Gardens. Pastor Mike Stephens officiating. A memorial service is planned for November 15, 2026, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Liberty Baptist Church (8218 Short Creek Rd, Bessemer, AL 35023).

The staff of Stewart-Patterson Forest Grove Funeral Home is honored to serve the Barnette family during their time of bereavement. Expressions of sympathy and condolences may be shared at www.pattersonfuneralhomes.com.

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