He was the beloved son of Evelyn Marie Barnett and Harry Barnett Junior. Harry was an airplane mechanic in WWII.

Robert worked all over the country including for Universal Studios in Hollywood, CA and for a variety of employers in North Palm Beach FL, and Harligen TX. He played a vital role in the construction of Essential Fermentation in Freeport, and as a fiber optic installation team member for Salsgiver, Inc.

During his time in Hollywood he worked on several movie sets. He wrote, filmed and produced his own short film which was on YouTube for a time.

He was eletrically and mechanically gifted. He usually ate a very health diet, but loved any and all sweets. He was very knowledgable in nutrition and natural healing. For a short time he was also a licensed therapist. His vast ingenuity and creativity were eclipsed only by his legendary generosity and kindness.