of Marianna, AR
August 10, 1938 - August 4, 2020
Norman F. Barnes Sr., 81, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 04, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born Wednesday, August 10, 1938 to Joseph Henry Barnes Sr. and Ettie Pyron Barnes.
He loved to watch westerns, and loved his grandkids. He was a proud member of the US Navy. He retired after thirty years and fought in the Vietnam War. He was awarded two bronze stars.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Thomas Barnes, Joe Barnes Jr., six sisters, Pauline Williams, Inez Wilson, Genelle Degunion, Minnie Belle Nichols, Shirley Pruitt and Sue Smith.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Joyce Barnes, of the home, one son, Norman F. Barnes Jr. (Betsy), of Wynne, Arkansas, one daughter, Paula Kay Christensen, (Brad), of Lavergne, Tennessee, five grandchildren, Barry Easley Jr., Cody Easley, Lance Easley, Samantha Barnes, Whitney Barnes, three great-grandchildren, Barry Easley III, Aaron Easley, Mira Easley, two sisters, Carolyn Webb (Tiny), of Marianna, Arkansas, Georgia Johnston (Johnny), of Lexa, Arkansas , and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made in his honor to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St Jude Place
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
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6 Condolence(s)
Angie Treat Summitt
Friday, August 7, 2020
Paula, Norm and Aunt Joyce:
I love you guys and am praying for God to comfort you in this time of loss. Uncle Norman was always one of my favorites. Iam so sorry for your loss.
KD & Vivian Atchison
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with Joyce and family. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Tina Harris
Thursday, August 6, 2020
You're all in my thoughts n prayers. We've got many memories to cherish until we see Uncle Norman again in Heaven. Love y'all
Sissy &Duane Forsyth
Thursday, August 6, 2020
We are sorry for yall loss
kittie, butch and destani boyett
Thursday, August 6, 2020
you all are in our hearts and prayers. We have a lot of precious memories with all of you, wish we had a few more years with Norman but God decided he wanted him home. We remember he gave us good advice over the years and we will miss him till we meet again in Heaven. Love you all and we will donate for Norman to St Jude
Crystal & Nathan Gipson
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Sharing in your sorrows, wishing we could be there to express our love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.