Ronald E. Barnes
February 4, 1937 - March 27, 2012
Ronald E. Barnes, age 75, of Chesterfield died at his residence on March 27, 2011 following an extended illness.
Ron was born February 4, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana son of William H. Barnes & Ethel Hopson.
He served in the US Marine Corps and US Army where he received a purple heart and Bronze Star in Vietnam and retired from Arab Pest Control in 1991.
He was a member of Markleville Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his son Jeff (Kaye) Barnes of Chesterfield; his daughters Berlinda Barnes and Robin (John) Wood all of Alexandria; his brothers Timothy Hopson of Martinsville, Billy (Terri) Barnes of Danville, IL; his sisters Cindy Jonas and Linda Maddox both of Terre Haute, IN; Evelyn (Gary) Reed of Las Vegas; his grandchildren :Dawn Tompkins; Doug Thurber; Donavan Thurber; Jason (Sarah) Warren; Samantha (Brad) Clevenger; Ashley Hamby; Mindy (Tom) Davis; Amanda Elbert; Michael (Anna) Jester; Zack Hamby; Phil Northcutt; Amanda Kean and Brandie Jester; 20 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 45 years Darlene (Duncan) Barnes died on July 14, 2003; his brothers Everett Barnes in 2011, Howard Barnes, Donald Barnes, Craig Wyatt and Vip Hopson and a sister Terri Barnes and 1 great grandson.
Service will be on Friday, March 30, at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Carl Lamb officiating. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 PM with Masonic Rites given by Markleville Masonic Lodge at 7PM.
Burial will be in Bronnenberg Cemetery where military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post 266 Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be given to Disabled Vets.
E-mail condolences may be sent to [email protected].