Mr. Jerry Clifton Barnes' Obituary
Jerry Clifton Barnes peacefully passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 in his home. Jerry was born on June 18, 1938 in Carlisle, Texas to Luther and Vivian Barnes.
He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter; Doy Lynn Veach, brothers; Joe Van Barnes and Bobby Ray Barnes, brother-in-laws; Buddy O’Neil and Bill Allison and his nephew, Bill O’Neil.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Stacey Barnes, daughters; Tootie and husband, Carl Siegrest, Brandy and husband, Philip Ganver, Michelle and husband, Tyler Boyian, and Megan McCandless, sisters; Carroll O’Neal and Peggy Allison, a special love for his two sister-in-laws; Tracey Pifher and Nancy Barnes, as well as his brother-in-law, Leo Bradley, loving nephews; Robert Shane Barnes, Garrett O’Neil, Charlie Allison, Jason Bradley, Jack Van Bibber, Michael Bradley, Thomas Short and Scott O’Neil, loving nieces; Leigh Ann O’Neil-Henderson, Mandy Barnes, Christina Barnes, Megan Marks Berry, Sherri and Angela, loving grandchildren; Meadow, Little Willy, Sammy, Wyatt, Joe-Bob, Laura, Lorell, Ashley and Carri, sixteen great-grandchildren and a great dog named Pepe.
Jerry was a former peace officer of Galena Park, Texas. He honorably served in the U.S. Military from 1957 to 1958, and was a proud member of Galena Park Baptist Church. One of his greatest joys was working for his boss and best friend, Robert “Bob” Brueggemeyer for 43 years. Jerry will be remembered as a kind selfless and caring husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend.
Jerry and his wife Stacey loved to live and travel the country together. He was someone who lived life to the fullest and he never met a stranger who he didn’t make smile. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
In part of this writing, he wanted everyone to know “no crying; celebrate because I’m going home to my family and friends and I’m making a place for my wife Stacey, who I love more than life itself.”
In Jerry's words, “No suits, No ties and No crying."
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