Alan Wayne Barnes was born on November 13, 1953, in Lebanon, Missouri, to James Omer and Kathleen (Fulford) Barnes. He died at his home in Branson, Missouri on January 16, 2023, at age 69.
Alan grew up on the family dairy farm on the edge of Old Town in Lebanon. He was saved at Antioch Baptist Church (the old church) at age 6 and baptized in the Gasconade Fork River. He attended Mark Twain Elementary and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1971. He then attended college at CMSU in Warrensburg, Missouri, and graduated from SMSU in Springfield with a degree in Marketing.
During high school and college, Alan worked as a lifeguard at the Bennett Springs pool and, later, at Public Beach #2 at Lake of the Ozarks. After college, he owned the Walnut Bowl store at the Grand Glaize Bridge at the Lake. Alan worked in the restaurant industry most of his life, tending bar at the Marriott and at Tan-Tar-A at Lake of the Ozarks, the Shady Inn in Springfield, McGuffey's in Branson, and other establishments. He loved waiting on celebrities like Andy Williams and took pride in giving great customer service. He enjoyed playing the lottery and going to the casino. He also loved sports. Whether he was playing Little League baseball, high school basketball, or armchair quarterbacking in his living room, he gave it his all.
Alan struggled with alcoholism throughout his adult life, and it took its toll on his body, his relationships, and his quality of life. Despite his issues, he retained his characteristic optimism and sense of humor. He was generous to a fault and was sometimes taken advantage of. But he loved people, never met a stranger, and was always willing to help someone less fortunate.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents; he is survived by his brother, Bruce Barnes (Linda), and by his two nephews, Brian and Jared Barnes. Alan's request was to be cremated and his ashes scattered. No public memorial service is planned at this time.
Alan grew up on the family dairy farm on the edge of Old Town in Lebanon. He was saved at Antioch Baptist Church (the old church) at age 6 and baptized in the Gasconade Fork River. He attended Mark Twain Elementary and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1971. He then attended college at CMSU in Warrensburg, Missouri, and graduated from SMSU in Springfield with a degree in Marketing.
During high school and college, Alan worked as a lifeguard at the Bennett Springs pool and, later, at Public Beach #2 at Lake of the Ozarks. After college, he owned the Walnut Bowl store at the Grand Glaize Bridge at the Lake. Alan worked in the restaurant industry most of his life, tending bar at the Marriott and at Tan-Tar-A at Lake of the Ozarks, the Shady Inn in Springfield, McGuffey's in Branson, and other establishments. He loved waiting on celebrities like Andy Williams and took pride in giving great customer service. He enjoyed playing the lottery and going to the casino. He also loved sports. Whether he was playing Little League baseball, high school basketball, or armchair quarterbacking in his living room, he gave it his all.
Alan struggled with alcoholism throughout his adult life, and it took its toll on his body, his relationships, and his quality of life. Despite his issues, he retained his characteristic optimism and sense of humor. He was generous to a fault and was sometimes taken advantage of. But he loved people, never met a stranger, and was always willing to help someone less fortunate.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents; he is survived by his brother, Bruce Barnes (Linda), and by his two nephews, Brian and Jared Barnes. Alan's request was to be cremated and his ashes scattered. No public memorial service is planned at this time.
Alan Wayne Barnes was born on November 13, 1953, in Lebanon, Missouri, to James Omer and Kathleen (Fulford) Barnes. He died at his home in Branson, Missouri on January 16, 2023, at age 69.
Alan grew up on the family dairy farm on the edge of Old Town in Lebanon. He was saved at Antioch Baptist Church (the old church) at age 6 and baptized in the Gasconade Fork River. He attended Mark Twain Elementary and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1971. He then attended college at CMSU in Warrensburg, Missouri, and graduated from SMSU in Springfield with a degree in Marketing.
During high school and college, Alan worked as a lifeguard at the Bennett Springs pool and, later, at Public Beach #2 at Lake of the Ozarks. After college, he owned the Walnut Bowl store at the Grand Glaize Bridge at the Lake. Alan worked in the restaurant industry most of his life, tending bar at the Marriott and at Tan-Tar-A at Lake of the Ozarks, the Shady Inn in Springfield, McGuffey's in Branson, and other establishments. He loved waiting on celebrities like Andy Williams and took pride in giving great customer service. He enjoyed playing the lottery and going to the casino. He also loved sports. Whether he was playing Little League baseball, high school basketball, or armchair quarterbacking in his living room, he gave it his all.
Alan struggled with alcoholism throughout his adult life, and it took its toll on his body, his relationships, and his quality of life. Despite his issues, he retained his characteristic optimism and sense of humor. He was generous to a fault and was sometimes taken advantage of. But he loved people, never met a stranger, and was always willing to help someone less fortunate.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents; he is survived by his brother, Bruce Barnes (Linda), and by his two nephews, Brian and Jared Barnes. Alan's request was to be cremated and his ashes scattered. No public memorial service is planned at this time.
Alan grew up on the family dairy farm on the edge of Old Town in Lebanon. He was saved at Antioch Baptist Church (the old church) at age 6 and baptized in the Gasconade Fork River. He attended Mark Twain Elementary and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1971. He then attended college at CMSU in Warrensburg, Missouri, and graduated from SMSU in Springfield with a degree in Marketing.
During high school and college, Alan worked as a lifeguard at the Bennett Springs pool and, later, at Public Beach #2 at Lake of the Ozarks. After college, he owned the Walnut Bowl store at the Grand Glaize Bridge at the Lake. Alan worked in the restaurant industry most of his life, tending bar at the Marriott and at Tan-Tar-A at Lake of the Ozarks, the Shady Inn in Springfield, McGuffey's in Branson, and other establishments. He loved waiting on celebrities like Andy Williams and took pride in giving great customer service. He enjoyed playing the lottery and going to the casino. He also loved sports. Whether he was playing Little League baseball, high school basketball, or armchair quarterbacking in his living room, he gave it his all.
Alan struggled with alcoholism throughout his adult life, and it took its toll on his body, his relationships, and his quality of life. Despite his issues, he retained his characteristic optimism and sense of humor. He was generous to a fault and was sometimes taken advantage of. But he loved people, never met a stranger, and was always willing to help someone less fortunate.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents; he is survived by his brother, Bruce Barnes (Linda), and by his two nephews, Brian and Jared Barnes. Alan's request was to be cremated and his ashes scattered. No public memorial service is planned at this time.
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