GREENFIELD– Gary Barnes, age 53, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at his home in Greenfield.  Born on February 26, 1955, he was the son of Edward and Alma (Cooper) Barnes.  He married Jackie Beach on January 6, 1974, in Richmond, and worked for Plumber Pipefitters Local #440 in Indianapolis.  Gary attended Bethel Baptist Church.  He loved his family, was a hard worker, and loved to DJ.

Surviving him are his wife, Jackie (Beach) Barnes of Greenfield; children, Edward Barnes of Richmond, Trinidy (Robert) Ledford of Greenfield, Gary Barnes II of Greenfield, and Jeremy Barnes of Chicago, Illinois; siblings, Edward (Beth Ann) Barnes of Indianapolis, Jeannie (Tom) York of Centerville, Lonnie (Vickie) Barnes of Cold Springs, KY, and Richard Barnes of Richmond; and six grandchildren, Marcus, Timothy, Emilie, Mickey, Magin, and Ritchey.  Preceding him in death were his parents.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield.  A celebration of Gary’s life will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Greenfield.  Reverend Randall Parker will be officiating and burial will follow at Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Mr. Barnes to help defray funeral expenses, c/o Erlewein Mortuary, 1484 W. U.S. 40, Greenfield, Indiana, 46140.  Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.erleweinmortuary.com or e-mail condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com.