Fond memories of a caring couple mixed with a few tears Thursdayas family members and friends gathered for an artwork dedication atKing’s Daughters Medical Center.

“The Chief of the Medical Staff” print was dedicated Thursday inmemory of Dr. James “Jimmy” Barnett and his wife Missy, who werekilled in a Sept. 9 plane crash at the Brookhaven airport. It wasgiven to KDMC by Barnett’s colleagues at the Florida Hospital andJewett Orthopedic Clinic.

“I hope it will touch many lives to come,” said Dr. Jim Barnett,Barnett’s father, following a brief ceremony. “It tells astory.”

The highly-detailed print, from an original oil painting byNathan Greene, depicts Jesus guiding a surgeon during anoperation.

“I think it’s truly a reflection of Jimmy and the way hepracticed medicine,” said Paul Barnett, Jimmy’s brother.

Dr. Ted Hamilton, senior vice president and chief medicalofficer for the Florida Hospital, said Jimmy Barnett performed over10,000 procedures during his time at the hospital. He rememberedBarnett as a humble, “consummate gentlemen” who understood andhelped foster Jesus’ role in the healing process.

“Jimmy Barnett was a big part of that for the last 20 years,”Hamilton said.

Dr. John McCutchen, president and chief executive officer of theJewett Orthopedic Clinic, said Barnett was a gifted surgeon who wasalways willing to help others. He said Missy Barnett was veryactive in the community and also very willing to help.

“They were both tremendous people and loved each other very much…,” McCutchen said. “They can never be replaced. They can only berevered.”

Jimmy Barnett, a 1968 graduate of Brookhaven High School, was anorthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine andreconstructive surgery of the knee. He was senior team physicianfor the NBA’s Orlando Magic and was also involved with other sportsteams.

Missy Barnett, also a 1968 BHS graduate, was dean of theChristian Bereavement Facilitators Training School for “Walking theMourners Path,” a ministry for the bereaved at All Saints EpiscopalChurch. Her father, Dr. Bob Ramsay, was pastor at Brookhaven’sFirst Baptist Church for nine years.

Jimmy and Missy Barnett are survived by two daughters: Ashley,22, and Catherine, 18.

A print similar to the one given Thursday hangs in the lobby ofthe Florida Hospital. Postcard-size prints of the painting aregiven to patients prior to their surgeries and some hold onto thecards during their operations, Hamilton said.

“Patients and families comment on it constantly and tell abouthow comforting it was to them during their surgery,” Hamilton said.”It’s really remarkable the comments we get.”

Jim Barnett said he appreciated the donation of the paintingprint to KDMC, and those who attended Thursday’s dedication.

Geri Ramsay, Missy Barnett’s mother, said the ceremony was avery special occasion.

“I thought it was very meaningful, very special and very nice,”Ramsay said.

Jennifer Jackson, KDMC director of marketing, said the printwill hang behind the information desk in the main lobby of thehospital. That is one of the most visible areas in the hospital,she noted.

Kathy Behan, chairman of the King’s Daughters Foundation, saidthe print is a fitting memorial.

“We feel very blessed to have it,” Behan said.