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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.
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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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