Robert Paul Barnett, 91, Vero Beach

Robert Paul Barnett, 91, died April 28, 2013 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach.

He lived in Vero Beach for more than 25 years, coming from Pittsburgh.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 8th Air Force in the European theater of operations, based in England.

He was the lead bombardier in a bomb group of B17 aircraft, flying 25 missions over Germany from 1944 to 1945.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, where he served as elder and later as head usher.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Men’s Group and had a record attendance at their Tuesday morning breakfasts.

He was a past member of the Vero Beach Country Club.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Betty, who was a war bride.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal Palm Blvd., Vero Beach, FL 32960; or the VNA Hospice, 37th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach.

A guest book is available at www.seawindsfh.com.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. May 3 at First Presbyterian Church, Vero Beach, with the Rev. Dr. Timothy Womack officiating.

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