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Submitted: 10/12/24 • Approved: 10/13/24 • Last Updated: 10/16/24 • R603391-G0-S3
US Army
February 22, 1955 - September 6, 2018
*Obituary
Robert (Bob) Lee Barnes, 63 of Garland, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in his home.
He was born February 22, 1955 in Peoria, Illinois the son of Marion (Skip) Barnes and Shirley (Smith) Barnes.
Surviving family include his partner Ann Miller of Austin, TX, Skip Barnes (Jean) of Monticello, IN, brother Scott Barnes (Robin) of Washington, IL, step-sister Lisa Buck (Jeff) and step-brother Matt Barnes (Dawn) of Indianapolis, IN, son Robert Barnes Jr of Storrs, CT, Daughters, Stephanie Barnes of Dallas, Texas and Rachel Fisher of Overland, KS. His nephews and nieces include – Mike (Emily) Barnes of Peoria, Katy Barnes of Chicago, Matt Buck, Ethan Buck, and Alex Barnes all of Indianapolis. His Mother Shirley Barnes preceded him in death.
Bob graduated from Richwoods HS in 1973 and joined the US Army and was stationed in Maryland.
Bob led a bit of a vagabond life calling Illinois, Indiana, Arizona, Las Vegas and New Mexico home throughout his life but ultimately ended up in Texas. He made a living by working in the audio/visual and distance learning profession, but his passion was sailing. He loved being out on the water. He had a competitive spirit but more than that he wanted to share the sport with others. Anyone could always find a spot on his boat and he was happy to teach anyone who wanted to learn. He sailed on an Americas Cup boat in San Francisco but the highlight for him was being part of the crew on Medusa for a 2nd place finish in the Swiftsure race in Victoria BC 2 years ago.
There will be a celebration of life in Rowlett Texas, Sunday, September 16th at 1:00 PM at the Bayside Sailing Club and in East Peoria, IL on Saturday, September 29th at the East Port Banquet Center at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Cancer Society - Relay for Life, PO Box 22718 Oklahoma OK, 73123. Please note that this donation is in honor of Robert L Barnes, and please include your contact information.
Source: alltexascremation.com
Contributed on 10/12/24 by ashaw444
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