Alan "Big Al" Ray Barnes

of Helena, AR

January 25, 1955 - August 20, 2022

Alan Ray Barnes Sr. ''Big Al'', age 67, of Helena, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. He was born on Tuesday, January 25, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio to Shirley Barnes and the late Ray Barnes. He was a member at Second Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports and softball. Big Al also enjoyed logging.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sherry Barnes; mother, Shirley Allen Barnes; one son, Alan Barnes Jr. (Brooke) of West Helena, Arkansas; one daughter, Missy Keller (Wes) of West Helena, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Anslee Barnes, Maddie O'Briant, Emory Barnes, Huff Barnes, Kade Barnes; sister, Linda Worstell of West Helena, Arkansas and aunt, Dora Vipperman.

He is preceded in death by his father; one brother, Michael Barnes and two sisters, Brenda Coy and Sharon Halbert.

A funeral service for Alan Ray Barnes Sr. will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Second Baptist Church, in West Helena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Second Baptist Church. Brother Mike Collins will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Rhett Mauldin, Jackie Bradley, Curtis Reed, Tommy Wooten, Wayne Worstell, Romey Clark, Jeff Halbert and Andy Rogers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Barnes Jr., Fisherman Sunday School and Jimmy Pippen.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.


Service Information
Visitation
Second Baptist Church
302 Baldwin
West Helena,  AR 72390
8/24/2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Service
Funeral
Second Baptist Church
302 Baldwin
West Helena,  AR 72390
8/24/2022 at 11:00 a.m.

Cemetery/Interment
Maple Hill Cemetery
Holly Street
Helena, AR 72342
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com