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Robert "Rob" Cecil Barnette, II
Date of Death: October 24, 2016
Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Saturday 11/12, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dr. Robert “Rob” Cecil Barnette, II, 60, of Winchester, Virginia, died Monday, October 24, 2016 at Winchester Medical Center.
Dr. Barnette was born in 1956 in St. Albans, West Virginia, the son of the late Robert C. and Maxine M. Barnette. He graduated from St. Albans High School, Class of 1974, attended and graduated from West Virginia University earning a Bachelor’s of Science degree, attended and graduated from Illinois College of Optometry earning a Doctorate degree. Dr. Barnette owned and operated many optometry practices, as well as working for other optometry businesses. He enjoyed black powder musket shooting, martial arts, and earlier in his life, loved to play Advanced Squad Leader (at which he was very skilled). Dr. Barnette was a current member of the Lions Club, past President and Vice-President of the Romney Rotary. During the 1980s, he traveled to Haiti on several mission trips through a church organization in West Virginia to provide free eye services, and was named National Doctor of the Year for Wal-Mart Eye Services while working with Wal-Mart in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Surviving is a son, Corey Barnette of Winchester, Virginia; sister, Beverly Fitzgerald and husband, Gerald of Ozark, Alabama.
Dr. Barnette was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Barnette, on January 18, 2016.
Rob’s family will receive friends on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the afternoon at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
To honor Rob, we would like to invite anyone with unused or old eyeglasses to please bring them in to the funeral home as a donation for the Lions Club. If unable to do so, memorial contributions in memory of Rob may be made to Lions Club International, Dept. 457, Carol Stream, Illinois 60122 or to Fight CRC (colorectal cancer), 134 West Park Central Square, Suite 210, Springfield, Missouri 65806.
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Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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Saturday 11/12, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dr. Robert “Rob” Cecil Barnette, II, 60, of Winchester, Virginia, died Monday, October 24, 2016 at Winchester Medical Center. Dr. Barnette was born in 1956 in St. Albans, West Virginia, the son of the late Robert C. and Maxine M. Barnette. He graduated from St. Albans High School, Class of 1974, attended and graduated from …
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Regina Cole left a message on February 24, 2017:
Dr. Barnette was my eye doctor and friend. I'd known him since I was an 11-year old student at the West Virginia School For the Blind until the day he passed. I did not know until months later about Doc passing and this brakes my heart. He was and always will be one of my most favorite people in the intire would. I looked up to him and could go to him for anything at anytime... The several years I was employed at Wal-Mart, nobody supported me like Dr. Barnette supported me. We looked out for each other. I know Doc's in a better place, and I'm so sorry to his family... To me, Doc was like family, and I miss him...
Nancy Townsend left a message on November 20, 2016:
My prayers and condolences to Corey and family.
Phyllis Taylor Dent left a message on November 6, 2016:
So sorry for your loss. Love & Prayers
Sharon Buttermore left a message on November 6, 2016:
Heartbroken to hear of Rob passing. He was kind, funny and generous: I'm certain he earned his wings. We were friends in Romney, prior to his move to Winchester and would have loved to of had "just one more conversation."
Terry Johnson left a message on November 6, 2016:
So sorry hear of Robert's passing. We were friends in high school in St. Albans, WV.
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C.J. Ganoe-Hogan left a message on November 4, 2016:
In loving memory...
C.J. Ganoe-Hogan left a message on November 4, 2016:
Rob was such a great man and so much fun to be around. I have precious memories of time spend talking and laughing with him when he was in Romney, WV. Rest in peace, Rob. Prayers to his family and loved ones.
Tracey Hansrote left a message on November 3, 2016:
Many memories abound, from the Wal-Mart Vision Center 1703, in Martinsburg, WV. Over 10 years together, many eye exams, associate's, good times and bad. His expertise in Optometry, was one of the best around. Dr. Barnette will be greatly missed!
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
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