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Gary W. Barnes (54)
Date of Birth: 02/26/1955
Date of Passing: 02/22/2009
Resided in: Greenfield, Indiana
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.
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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.
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by: arisefamily, 02/24/09
I will forever remember how God healed his stage 4 cancer so that he could share his testimony to encourage others to accept God's healing. We celebrate his eternal life with Christ as we share hugs of love and tears of sorrow with the family as they will miss this dear man until they are reunited one day in heaven.
Gary, one of a kind.
by: dent0nm, 02/24/09
Gary was a true voice of reason, he was a true inspiration to me.
Everyone loved this man. He will be missed by many.
Many prayers and blessings to his family.
God has big plans for Gary Barnes.
I know how difficult this must be. You are in my thoughts and prayers
by: dherron, 02/26/09
Jackie,
I have thought of you nearly every waking minute since hearing the sad news. My heart aches for you.
I suddenly have so many memories. Do you remember the time Gary called the police to report your car stolen only to find out that Lonnie or someone had borrowed the car? Or, the time we visited you in Nashville and you took us to all the star's homes? Or the time Kay and I went to Nashville on the spur of the moment with no hotel reservations and no hotel vacancies anywhere and you and Gary took us in in the middle of the night? And, that's just some of the adult memories. The childhood memories of Gary have slowly faded but I'm sure there were some fun/funny times. I know you will have so many wonderful memories to get you through the terrible grief.
Forever Friends,
Diane Herron