Roy Barnes
Obituary
Rev. Roy C. Barnes was born April 27, 1920 in South Otter, Illinois to Richard Marshall and Agnes Anna (Greaves) Barnes. He passed from this life Thursday, July 12, 2007 at the age of 87.
Rev. Barnes was an ordained Southern Baptist minister and worked in the maintenance department and as a patient greeter at Hillcrest Medical Center.
Rev. Barnes is survived by his wife of 66 years, Thelma of the home; daughters, Elaine Wright, Paula Hodges, Rosemary Barnes and Rebecca Rainey; sons, Curtis and Daniel Barnes; brother, Ray Barnes; grandchildren, Shannon, Melissa, Tanya, Christa, Tim, Andrea, Holly, Dianna and Brandon; 20 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday at Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at Brookside Baptist Church following a private committal service in Ft. Gibson National Cemetery.
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Tributes & Memories
I remember getting up early in the morning and seeing Daddy sitting in his special chair reading his bible, meditating on scripture. He would rub the edges of the pages with his fingers until eventually he would rub straight through them! That's how I remember my Daddy best...
Paula Kay Hodges
Grandpa, I got my first guitar from you....and remember listening to you and grandma sing in Harrisburg....you got me started in my musical quest...and I thank you for that...I got some things from mom today...your harmonica, your valentine doggy..(which i thought Kristina would get more enjoyment out of it than me...), a couple of your hats, and one of your coffee cups. I will treasure those forever. And when I go fishing, I will think of you. And, now that you've gone home to be with the Lord, even though you are missed here, I think that you will have a new fihing buddy,Jesus. Love you Grandpa, I will see you soon....Love your grandson, Shannon.
Shannon
My Papa, I miss you more than words can say. You were the greatest man that I ever knew and probably will ever know. You taught me many things but, most importantly you taught me how to love - God's greatest gift. Because of you I know that wealth isn't measured by the amount of money that we amass on this earth but, rather, the love that we give to others. Thank God for giving you to us as long as he did but now he's taken you home -- heaven rejoices but the world will always feel your loss. with much love, always ~ Rosemary
Rosemary
Thelma & Family I am so sorry about Clifford but we know we are just passing through this world and he is with Jesus right now. I am praying for you and your family.
Janet Watson
Farewell to a wonderful person and a great friend who knew how to live life!
Edward A. and Paula Milo-Moultrie
We have many happy memories of the times we spent with Roy and the family. Bud misses the fishing times and rowing the boat!
Betty & Bud Bouillon
Ralph Fox
Wish we could be there for the service, but we are in the middle of packing to move to Florida. Mother (Edna Barnes) was very fond of "Clifford", as we knew him. Thelma too. We are sure he will be openly received in heaven. Jerry and Linda Fox
Jerald Fox