GUY OAKLEY BARNETT SR
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Officer Rank: Chief of Police
Memorial Panel: 47-W: 3
Department: Humphrey County, Tennessee, S. D.
End of Watch: February 26, 1978
Cause: FIRE
Age: 45
Years of Service: 13
Description: Chief Barnett was killed when a propane tanker car exploded following a train derailment. The explosion occurred as work crews were cleaning up the area two days after the derailment. The crews were attempting to move the tank car when it exploded, killing Chief Barnett and 15 civilians. Three other police officers were injured.
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