Leo Barnette, 74, of Abbeville, husband of Nancy Hall Barnette, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. He was born in Polk, NC to the late Willie and Frances Jackson Barnette. Mr. Barnette worked in the textile industry for most of his life and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife of 39 years of the home; a sister, Lois Plumley of Bishopville, SC. The family will receive friends from 4:00PM to 5:00Pm Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 5:00PM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Tye Sorrow officiating. A private family burial in Long Cane Cemetery will be on Thursday. The family is at the residence. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request that memorials be sent to the health care fund of Mrs. Barnette, 708 South Main St. Abbeville, SC 29620. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Barnette family.