Obituary of Charles Andrew Barnett

Mr. Charles Andrew "Andy" Barnett, age 39, of Banner Elk, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born February 26, 1981, he was the son of Scott Linnwood and Susan Pfisterer Barnett. Andy was a carpenter by trade and he truly loved his craft. In his 20 years as a carpenter, he proudly built many homes in and around Watauga County. He was such an accomplished builder that he was asked to work on timber frame projects all over the country; building additions, hotels, houses and churches as far away as Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey and Washington D.C. In addition to his work, Andy had many hobbies including welding and machinery. He was also a skilled danseur, classically trained at the North Carolina School of the Arts. His greatest passion was his family and friends. Andy is survived by his wife Vera Barnett, three children, Lilly, Ethan "Abe" and Anna Lee Barnett, his parents, Susie and Scott Barnett of Lenoir, and his brother, Scott Christopher "Chris" Barnett. Services for Andy will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity, in care of Grace Lutheran Church, 115 East King Street, Boone, NC 28607. Online condolences may be shared with the Barnett family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Barnett family.