Elwood Barnett was the grandson of Howard Loving and Ida Johnson Loving. Elwood was born in Tyro, Virginia. He was one of four children born to James and Pauline Barnett. He attended the Nelson County public school system and graduated from the Nelson County Training School. Elwood traveled north to seek career opportunities. He sojourned to Washington, D.C. where he fulfilled his vocations as a handyman, carpenter and plumber. Onward north, Elwood traveled to Philadelphia, PA to seek further opportunities. Early during his quest to secure a reputable lifestyle, Elwood was introduced to Daisy Robinson. They married, August 30, 1975. From that union were born two children, Michael and Felicia Barnett. Elwood solicited projects that would help sustain a comfortable environment for his family. These talents fostered advances in this industry where Elwood became gainfully employed by the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Elwood worked as a pipefitter for 25 years prior to his retirement in 2007. In his spare time, Elwood enjoyed gardening, fishing, working on his car. Michael Barnett has one daughter, Layla Christine Barnett. Elwood Barnett, we honor you.


With Love,


The Family Reunion Committee