Ken Barnes

1948 - 2020

BORN

1948

DIED

2020

Ken Barnes Obituary

Kenneth W. Barnes (Ken), 71, Havensville, KS died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS.

Ken was born June 26, 1948, at Holton, KS the eldest son of Dale and Maurene (Biester) Barnes. He was a 1966 graduate of Soldier Rural High School.

Ken served in the US Air Force as a jet engine mechanic with the 23 Combat Support Group in Guam during the Vietnam War. After his years in the Air Force Ken drove a truck for UPS, a school bus for USD 322, owned and operated Ken's Place in Havensville, and was a self-employed truck driver for over 30 years.

Survivors include his wife of over 18 years, Waunita Barnes; two sons from a previous marriage, Cole and Wyatt Barnes of Lawrence, KS; his mother, Maurene Barnes of Onaga, KS; a brother Raynard Barnes of Topeka, KS; a sister Gail Brenner of Soldier, KS; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ken was preceded in death by his father Dale Barnes in July, 2008.

Cremation by Midwest Cremation Society. Burial will be at Soldier Cemetery.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions a celebration of Ken's life will be held at a later date.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jun. 2, 2020.
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Sorry for your loss, prayers to the family at this difficult time. Kenny will be missed.

Tim & Mindy (Myers) Sieve

Friend

July 20, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear of your loved and deepest condolences are extended to you. Something that's helped me through the death of loved ones is to reflect on 1 Corinthians 15:26.

June 5, 2020

Brian Edie

June 2, 2020

Sending love and light to Cole and Wyatt and your entire family.

Erin Friedrich

Friend

June 2, 2020

Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Audrey Baxter

June 2, 2020

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time!

Steve & Lisa Wetter & Family

Friend

May 24, 2020

Don & I we're lucky to have you for a son-in-law Ken! Rest easy until we meet again!

Marlene Liby

May 22, 2020

Wishing you all peace during this difficult time. Ken was a wonderful man, whom I was lucky to get to know. So grateful I got to see and talk with him for just a few minutes recently. Rest easy.
Love, Elena and Vivienne

Elena Watt

Friend

May 21, 2020

Sorry to hear of Ken`s passing . He was a great guy. He will be missed. God bless you all.

Sam & Nancy Flowers

May 21, 2020

Sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family.

Susan Rollenhagen

Friend

May 21, 2020

Deep sympathy Barnes family . May the peace of God comfort your family through this difficult time.

Roderick

May 21, 2020

Ken, one of them GOOD OL BOYS gone but not forgotten R I P buddy

Arnold Bowser

May 21, 2020

Ken,I remember when Cole was young and I spent some time at your place baby sitting. I'm so glad we were family. Love you. Rest in peace.

Staci Bush

May 20, 2020

We love you Ken and we were very lucky to have you as long as we did. RIP my dear brother hope you and your dad have a beautiful reunion. Love you Bill, Gail & Hanna Wetter

Gail Wetter

Family

May 20, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Marlene liby

Family

May 20, 2020

Ray, My sincere condolences to you and family.

Eddie Michael

May 20, 2020

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