Rod Barnes Obituary

I loved working with Dr Barnes in Labor and Delivery! He did such fantastic calm deliveries! He was always so level headed! I feel very blessed to have worked with him!

Rod was a great mentor in my early years of practice, that listening and concern were key to being a great family doctor. A life well lived, Rod.

Sincere Condolences Thoughts and Prayers Colleen Butell (Tina, Jennifer, Timothy) extended Family God Bless

Dr Barnes was the absolute best doctor I have ever known. He was knowledgeable, had a great personality and he genuinely cared about me as a patient and person. He was my doctor for 31 years, for the first 7 years he didn´t know me or that he was my doctor. When I became ill and we finally met, he asked me how he became my doctor, I told him that I picked him out of the Yellow pages in 1986. We had a big laugh and he became my primary care physician, my friend and family. My condolences to Mary and the family. Rest on my friend, angels are made of people like you.

Dr. Rod Barnes worked with me once the practice became LMH's. He was always calm, courteous and contributed to the great spirit of the practice. He helped us know of Dr. Godwin's hobby of fly fishing when Dr.Godwin was retiring and we surprised him with a lot of fly fishing goods. He also hosted a practice picnic party at his home and proudly showed off his collection of antique toys. He was a gentle, professional man and I consider myself lucky to have known him. May all the family's good memories of him provide you peace.

Dr. Barnes was best example of a human being, ever. He was our family doctor and he not only provided medical care, but life care. So many fond memories over the years. Condolences to the family.

I do not live in Lawrence now and heard through a friend of Rod's passing. I found this is one of a few times when the written word fails. As my doctor for about 30 years, his absolutely genuine, warm, intelligent, caring and humorous demeanor simply made my life better just having known him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends, and thanks for the light he shared with others.

Our girls played soccer together and I always enjoyed the conversations we had.My sincere condolences to your family.

So very sorry to hear of Dr. Barnes passing. I was a patient of his for many years. His compassion and dedication to his patients is one of his many selfless legacies. My condolences to his family, friends, and to all that loved him.