James Roy Barnett, age 72 of Selma, passed away on May 29, 2025.  Roy was born on February 16, 1953 in Beebe, Arkansas to Virginia (Ferguson) and Forrest Barnett.

Roy grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Roosevelt High School Class of 1971.  He has owned and operated the Deer Crossing Saloon in Selma since 1997.  Roy was a past member of the Evolution Motorcycle Club in Schertz.  Currently he enjoyed "Vintage Cars".

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Steve.

He is survived by his niece Jennifer Long and husband Joshua Hanson; nephew, Joshua Barnett and wife Lacey; five great nieces and nephews; life partner, Janis Hawthorne; business associate and friend, Kristy Reinhard; other loving family members and a host of friends.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Deer Crossing Saloon, 4810 FM 1518, Selma, Texas, 78154.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.