Ray Barnes
Ray Barnes
A memorial service for Ray Barnes, 67, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020, at First Freewill Baptist Church.
Mr. Barnes passed away at 7:10 a.m., Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home.
He was born January 3, 1952, at Olden, Missouri, to Albert Harlin Barnes and Trula Mae England Barnes. Ray graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1970. On July 1, 1973, he was married at West Plains, to Judy Griffin. Mr. Barnes was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy. He enjoyed gospel singing and fishing. Mr. Barnes was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Barnes, of the family home; three children, Brian Barnes and wife, Becky, Greg Barnes and Debra Stokes and husband, Alex; ten grandchildren, Mackenzie, Trinity, Mathias, Tristan, Keaton, Elizabeth, Joseph, Hannah, Abby and Adam; one great-grandchild, Kaden; two sisters, Mary Barker and husband, James and Sarah Dye and husband, David; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents and one brother, Larry Barnes preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Barbara J Pelc
December 28, 2019 @ 5:48 pm
So sorry for the loss of Ray. Prayers for your family during this time. Ray will be missed by all who knew him.
Sharlene Lankford
January 8, 2020 @ 7:16 pm
Judy and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Ray was such a joy to visit with. The song, When All of God’s Singers Get Home, comforts my heart. For truly, Ray is enjoying heaven, singing for Jesus today. We were unable to attend the memorial, for we were at Barnes hospital in St Louis. May God comfort you!
Melinda King
December 31, 2019 @ 2:22 pm
Judy and kids, so very sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debbie Stauffer
December 31, 2019 @ 5:18 pm
We are so sorry about the loss of Ray! I always enjoyed seeing Ray at the MANY sporting events our children participated in–sometimes as opponents & sometimes as teammates. Ray, you will be missed. I always thought you were a very nice guy. Judy, you & your family are in our prayers.ove, Rob & Debbie (Morrison) Stauffer
Thomas Sharp
January 1, 2020 @ 1:58 am
My Prayers and thoughts go out to all of the Barnes family. Ray and I have had many good times together and I will miss his presents. He was a good Christian man.
Sandra Truog
January 1, 2020 @ 11:09 am
Sorry for your loss.
Mary Kellum
January 1, 2020 @ 8:27 pm
So sorry for the loss of Ray. He was quite a good cousin to me and I counted him as a friend. He was always good to me and Bob. He helped us to move into our first house when we got married. Then he helped us move here into our lifelong home. We always had such a good time on the Special Okympics trips. I will miss him. My heart and prayers are with all of you. He was loved
Teresa Talley
January 2, 2020 @ 3:18 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m praying the lord will give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Doug Warren
January 2, 2020 @ 8:02 pm
Ray will be missed by so many because he was the very example of a kind, humble and Christian man. Prayers for the family.
Denny Melvin
January 3, 2020 @ 10:46 am
I am sorry for your loss. Ray was a man that I always enjoyed talking to and visiting with. I remember him umpiring countless softball games. He will be missed!
Wonda Sams Marcum
January 4, 2020 @ 12:08 am
Judy and children. So very sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. Praying God gives you comfort and strength