Elton Ira Barnett

Elton Ira Barnett, age 85, beloved father, brother, uncle and friend to many, was called to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with his children by his side.

Elton was born on December 12, 1940 to Ira and Fluvia Barnett of Baton Rouge, LA. He is survived by one daughter, Dana Barnett and one son, Daniel Barnett, both of Walker, LA., a brother, Raymond Barnett (Joyce) of Greenwell Springs, La., sisters-in-law, Fren Barnett of Sorrento, LA., Linda Hoyt Bertrand of Morse, LA and Alice Hoyt Landerno (Wayne) of Melville, LA., along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Elton was a U.S. Army Veteran, a long-time follower of Christ, a former pastor, and an avid LSU fan who would watch or listen to a game every chance he had. He had a great sense of humor, contagious laugh and a beautiful voice that he used to praise God with.

Elton was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 57 years, Shirley Hoyt Barnett, his parents, Ira and Fluvia, a granddaughter, Brianna Barnett, and brothers, Cooper Barnett and Freddy Barnett.

Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, 1720 S. Range Ave, Denham Springs, LA on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 9:00a until time of service at 11:00a, officiated by Rev. Merrick Henry. Internment will be at Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary, LA at 1:30p. 

Pall Bearers will be Travis Breaux, Matthew Breaux, Grant Chustz, Wendell Landerno, Roy Ferrell, and Jonathan Sturgeon. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Barnett and Raymond Barnett.