Gerald Dean

Barnes

Gerald Dean Barnes son of the late Dollie Vinson Barnes and James Barnes was born on Vinson Branch in Reynolds County, Missouri, on February 28, 1947. He departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on September 20, 2019, at the age of 72.

On August 2, 1969 in Salem, Missouri, Gerald was united in marriage to Mary Pax and to this union seven children were born. Gerald enjoyed logging for many years. He also enjoyed going coon hunting with his son Terry and his sons-in-law. Gerald was known for being "Mr. Fix It", he could fix almost anything especially if it had a motor, but he enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and family the most.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Terry Barnes, one daughter, Debra Barnes, three brothers, Michael (Buck), Larry and Curtis Barnes, four sisters, Norma Jean Ayers, Wilma Smith, Freda Barnes and Sylvia Davis.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Mary Barnes of 50 years, five daughters, Theresa Enloe and husband Jeff of Timber, Missouri, Rose Asberry and husband Greg of Centerville, Missouri, Geraldine Enloe and husband David of Timber, Missouri, Tracy Farris of Centerville, Missouri, Jennifer Christensen of Van Buren, Missouri, one brother, Carl Barnes and wife Brenda of Dudley, Missouri, two sisters, Norma Chilton of Ellington, Missouri, Reta Ledbetter of Cahokia, Illinois, 16 grandchildren, plus one on the way, and nine great-grandchildren. Gerald will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Wednesday, September 25 ^th at 10:00 AM

Funeral Services follow at 1:00 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Ministers: Pastors, Terry Hogan and Marvin McCormick

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Ellington Assembly of God Church