Roy "Leon" Barnes
Roy Leon Barnes, 80, Baldwin City, Kansas, died Saturday, April 27, 2013.
A Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
Cremation is planned. Inurnment Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Ottawa, will be held at a later date.
He was born on August 9, 1932 in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Lonnie and Maudie (Deeds) Barnes. Leon was a resident of Ottawa from 1956 until he retired in 1992. He lived outside of Loveland, Colorado from 1992 to 2001, Punta Gorda, Florida from 2001 to 2005, and then Baldwin City, Kansas from 2005 to 2013.
He graduated from Wellsville High School with the class of 1950.
He then went on to serve in the United States Marine Corp from 1952 to 1956. His first tour of duty was in the Korean War and later served as U.S. Embassy Guard in Switzerland. His decorations and citations included United Nations Service, Korean Service, National Defense Service and Korean PUC Good Conduct Medal.
On October 7, 1956 Leon was united in marriage with Denise C. Loehrer in Chicago, Illinois. She survives of the home.
Leon was a lifelong farmer, farming crops and livestock, retiring in 1992.
He was a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Baldwin City, and founding board member of Franklin County Rural Water District #5.
Survivors include his wife, Denise Barnes of the home; four sons, Kent Barnes and wife Carol of Fort Collins, Colorado, Mark Barnes and wife Sandy of Ottawa, Clayton Barnes of Ottawa, and Brian Barnes of Fort Collins, Colorado; seven grandchildren; sister, Martha Broers of Wellsville, Kansas; brother, William Barnes and wife Mernie of Garnett, Kansas; and sister-in-law, Geraldine Barnes of Spokane, Washington.
Preceding Leon in death are his son, Stephen Barnes; grandchildren, Brett and Nathan Barnes; parents, Lonnie and Maudie Barnes; and brother, Cleon Barnes.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. An online Guest Book is available at www.dengelmortuary.com.
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We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
BALDWIN STATE BANK EMPLOYEES
May 2, 2013
Thinking of you and your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely
Melva Roberts
May 2, 2013
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a grateful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. (If you wish a personalized memorial card sent to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, mail to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, Honoring Those Who Served Ministry, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. Or click contact and leave an address to which card be mailed to. (This is a free service to fallen veteran families.) The card and information is not available to be sent via email. So remember to send an address if you use email. Thank you. Semper Fi
Chaplain Richard Reuer
May 2, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May 2, 2013
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