Funeral service for Bobby Gene Barnes, age 84, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Alan Shedd officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens.
Bobby Gene was born on January 27, 1936 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Eugene Woodard “EW” and Florence Renager Barnes. He served in the Army National Guard and was a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, and the National Rifle Association. Mr. Barnes was a member of Beech Grove United Methodist Church and loved hunting, fishing, golf, and operating heavy equipment. He passed away on January 9, 2021 at Elk River Health and Rehab.
Survivors include his sons, Tony Barnes of Fayetteville, Tim (Susan) Barnes of Pulaski, and Todd (Brooke) Barnes of Pulaski; grandchildren, Shane (Kristin) Barnes, Mabern (Brian) Wall, Maghan (Eric) Arnold, Katie (Alex) Comen, Ken Barnes, Payton (Erin) Barnes, and Alyssa Evans; great-grandchildren, Skyler Barnes, Austin Truett, Chelsey Barnes, PJ Mahoney, Catherine Page Arnold, Robert Wade Arnold, Grace Barnes, Mabrie Ellen Wall, Meredith Jane Wall, Clark Ray Comen, William Wyatt Barnes, Jordan Arnold, and Dora Arnold; great-great-grandchildren, Brantley Hawkins, Easton Truett, and Dawson Truett; brothers, Thomas “Tom” Barnes, Joe Barnes, and William Barnes all of Fayetteville; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Bobby Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ellen Bradford and a son, Kenneth Eugene Barnes.
Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM until 7 PM on Wednesday at Higgins Funeral Home. Those who are unable to attend the service on Thursday may tune in live on the Higgins Funeral Home website at higginsfh.com or watch a recording of the service on the obituary page for Mr. Bobby Gene Barnes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Boy Scout Troop #489, 523 Haysland Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334 or American Cancer Society-Lincoln County Chapter, c/o Cary Sullivan, P.O. Box 470, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
A live broadcast of the funeral service will be available at the below link.
Watch webcast for Bobby Gene Barnes:
https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1112977
20 Comments To "Bobby Gene Barnes"
#1 Comment By Nancy woods On January 10, 2021 @ 10:48 am
So sorry for your loss my prayers go out to all of you
#2 Comment By Bobby and Donna Mitchell On January 10, 2021 @ 10:54 am
Tony so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
#3 Comment By Bill GilliamFamily On January 10, 2021 @ 11:02 am
Our family sends sincere condolences at the loss of Bobby Gene. He has had so many health issues in the last few years, and he is now resting in peace with no more problems. May God Bless you all.
#4 Comment By Diane Knowles On January 10, 2021 @ 11:39 am
We are so sorry to hear of Bobby Gene passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God be a comfort to you in the times ahead.
Phillip and Diane Spray Knowles
#5 Comment By DeLois Thompson On January 10, 2021 @ 11:44 am
So so very sorry to hear about Bobby Gene. My heart is saddened to learn of his passing. I will always be so greatful for his help in the past
Bobby Gene will be missed. Joe and I sends our love.
#6 Comment By Bill Gilliam Family On January 10, 2021 @ 12:04 pm
Our family sends deepest condolences at the loss of Bobby Gene. He has been in poor health for some time, but now he is resting and no longer suffering. May God Bless you all.
#7 Comment By Rex Walker On January 10, 2021 @ 12:31 pm
Our prayers go up for the family at this time of loss.
#8 Comment By larry and michelle phillips On January 10, 2021 @ 12:46 pm
Prayers with the family during this time of loss.
#9 Comment By James Dempsey On January 10, 2021 @ 1:36 pm
So sorry to hear about Bobby. Prayers for the family
#10 Comment By Betty Williams On January 10, 2021 @ 3:43 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Bobby Gene’s passing. He was a mighty fine fellow, and, he will be missed by many. My prayers for peace and comfort for his family.
#11 Comment By Donna fetters partain On January 10, 2021 @ 9:15 pm
So sorry for your loss he will be missed
#12 Comment By Farley Newton On January 10, 2021 @ 10:06 pm
I’m so sorry
#13 Comment By Jane Bradley On January 10, 2021 @ 10:57 pm
My heart is broken to hear of Bobby Jean passing. He was always a bright light at the Beech Grove Church..Spread your wings and fly Bobby Jean, fly high. You have earned it!! “To God be the Glory “
#14 Comment By Barbara Faulkner On January 11, 2021 @ 5:29 am
So sorry for Bobby Gene’s loss. May God comfort your hearts. Sending my love.
#15 Comment By Rexine Pigg On January 11, 2021 @ 6:16 am
Bobby Jean was always so active at Beech Grove Church & he always made me feel welcome when I went. We shared great fellowship, sermons great gospel singing & wonderful food. He was dedicated & was a servant of God. Fly high to your reward to join your bride in paradise. My sympathy & prayers are for you brothers, sons & many grands. Amen!
#16 Comment By Barbara J Pierce On January 11, 2021 @ 7:18 pm
Hi guys I am so sorry, I love him and Ellen, when they live with us i will never forget .I don’t know if I can come ,but I won’t too tell you I love all you Guys a lot
#17 Comment By Ann Ramsey Hopkins On January 12, 2021 @ 10:03 am
I am sorry to hear about Bobby Gene. Ann Ramsey Hopkins (Woodrow’s daughter)
#18 Comment By Linda F. Williams On January 12, 2021 @ 12:46 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with each of you during this time. I know what losing a sibling is like.
#19 Comment By Mike & Jeanie Hyde On January 13, 2021 @ 9:50 am
We are sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
#20 Comment By Brenda Renegar Williams On January 13, 2021 @ 10:49 am
Family is in our thoughts and prayers. Would love to be there, and see all the cousins, but we are trying to stay out of crowds. Will be there in spirit, and watch service on line. Love y’all.