Charles B. Barnett

Dr. Charles B. BarnettGreenville, SC

Charles Benjamin Barnett, D.D.S., age 90, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Greer, Dr. Barnett was a son of the late James Vernon and Lois Tinsley Barnett. He graduated from Greer High School and Furman University. Dr. Barnett received his D.D.S. from the Medical College of Virginia, and he practiced dentistry in Greenville for forty years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he was a former member of the choir. From 1943 to 1946 he served in the U.S. Navy and he retired as a Captain after serving 32 years including Naval Reserves.

Surviving are his son, William Charles Barnett of Greenville, a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Barnett Blackston and Ted Steven Blackston of Simpsonville; and two grandchildren, Hannah Elizabeth Blackston and Megan Nicole Blackston. Dr. Barnett was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Norris Simpson Barnett; one brother; and three sisters.

Memorial services will be 3:30 PM Wednesday in Harper Chapel of First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Dr. Richard Gibbons officiating. A private committal service at Woodlawn Memorial Park will follow.

The family will receive friends in the Church Parlor from 1:30 PM to 3:15 PM Wednesday prior to the service.  

Family members are at their respective homes.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Music and Arts Ministry of First Presbyterian Church, 200 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601. Condolences may be expressed online at www.RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown Easley, which is assisting the family.