We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8
ERWIN - Teddy Lee Barnett, age 67, of Erwin, departed this world on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Egypt, NC, was born on May 24, 1953, to the late Ted and Pearlee Barnett. He was a Boiler Maker for part of his life and worked for CSX Transportation as a Carman for around 30 years. He was a proud United States veteran, having served 30 years in the Tennessee Army National Guard. Teddy was deployed and served in Iraq for 18 months. He was married to Tammy Barnett for 41 years. Ted was a Godly man who attended Chestoa Baptist Church. He was a veteran, a patriot and a true man of God. He loved his family, his country and his God with all of his heart. Ted loved being with his family, going to church, hunting and fishing, among many other things. He was a true American. Ted will be truly missed, but he has finally made it home to