MUNCIE--Clarence Lee Barnes, Jr., 75, Muncie, passed away Wednesday morning, May 3, 2017 at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1942, in Crossville, Tenn., the son of Clarence Sr. and Geneva (Emery) Barnes.
Clarence attended Woody Schools in Tennessee and moved to Muncie at the age of 13. He worked for Indiana Bridge for 30 years where he started as a welder and was an inspector when he retired in 1994. Clarence loved spending time with his family, playing his banjo and guitar, fishing and spending time in Byrdstown, TN sitting on the porch enjoyng the view. He was a member of the Avondale Sympathy Club and a Charter member of Bethel United Baptist Church. Mr. Barnes served his country in the U.S. Marines.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Geneva Barnes; his wife, Judy Barnes; a daughter, Donna Barnes; a granddaughter, Debra Cope; a great-granddaughter, Kiera Monroe; two brothers, Douglas Barnes and Eugene Barnes; and two sisters, Kathleen Hall and Della O'Quinn.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, Muncie, with Pastor Bruce Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Memorial Park with Military Rites conducted by Delaware County Honor Guard. Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the IU Hospice nurses and aides for all of their care, support and kindness.
The Muncie Star Press, May 4, 2017
Clarence attended Woody Schools in Tennessee and moved to Muncie at the age of 13. He worked for Indiana Bridge for 30 years where he started as a welder and was an inspector when he retired in 1994. Clarence loved spending time with his family, playing his banjo and guitar, fishing and spending time in Byrdstown, TN sitting on the porch enjoyng the view. He was a member of the Avondale Sympathy Club and a Charter member of Bethel United Baptist Church. Mr. Barnes served his country in the U.S. Marines.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Geneva Barnes; his wife, Judy Barnes; a daughter, Donna Barnes; a granddaughter, Debra Cope; a great-granddaughter, Kiera Monroe; two brothers, Douglas Barnes and Eugene Barnes; and two sisters, Kathleen Hall and Della O'Quinn.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, Muncie, with Pastor Bruce Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Memorial Park with Military Rites conducted by Delaware County Honor Guard. Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the IU Hospice nurses and aides for all of their care, support and kindness.
The Muncie Star Press, May 4, 2017
MUNCIE--Clarence Lee Barnes, Jr., 75, Muncie, passed away Wednesday morning, May 3, 2017 at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1942, in Crossville, Tenn., the son of Clarence Sr. and Geneva (Emery) Barnes.
Clarence attended Woody Schools in Tennessee and moved to Muncie at the age of 13. He worked for Indiana Bridge for 30 years where he started as a welder and was an inspector when he retired in 1994. Clarence loved spending time with his family, playing his banjo and guitar, fishing and spending time in Byrdstown, TN sitting on the porch enjoyng the view. He was a member of the Avondale Sympathy Club and a Charter member of Bethel United Baptist Church. Mr. Barnes served his country in the U.S. Marines.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Geneva Barnes; his wife, Judy Barnes; a daughter, Donna Barnes; a granddaughter, Debra Cope; a great-granddaughter, Kiera Monroe; two brothers, Douglas Barnes and Eugene Barnes; and two sisters, Kathleen Hall and Della O'Quinn.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, Muncie, with Pastor Bruce Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Memorial Park with Military Rites conducted by Delaware County Honor Guard. Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the IU Hospice nurses and aides for all of their care, support and kindness.
The Muncie Star Press, May 4, 2017
Clarence attended Woody Schools in Tennessee and moved to Muncie at the age of 13. He worked for Indiana Bridge for 30 years where he started as a welder and was an inspector when he retired in 1994. Clarence loved spending time with his family, playing his banjo and guitar, fishing and spending time in Byrdstown, TN sitting on the porch enjoyng the view. He was a member of the Avondale Sympathy Club and a Charter member of Bethel United Baptist Church. Mr. Barnes served his country in the U.S. Marines.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Geneva Barnes; his wife, Judy Barnes; a daughter, Donna Barnes; a granddaughter, Debra Cope; a great-granddaughter, Kiera Monroe; two brothers, Douglas Barnes and Eugene Barnes; and two sisters, Kathleen Hall and Della O'Quinn.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, Muncie, with Pastor Bruce Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Memorial Park with Military Rites conducted by Delaware County Honor Guard. Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the IU Hospice nurses and aides for all of their care, support and kindness.
The Muncie Star Press, May 4, 2017
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