A Visitation for Harold Eugene Barnes, 78, of Lawrence, KS will be held, Saturday August 23rd at 2 p.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial services will take place at a later date.
Mr Barnes passed on the morning of Wednesday August 6th at 5:57, at Baldwin Healthcare and Rehab Center surrounded by his closest family.
Harold was born October 22nd in 1946 in Rolla Missouri. The son of Norman and Norma Barnes. He moved to Lawrence, KS in 1953.
Mr Barnes Worked as a Douglas County Grounds Maintenance worker and retired in 2002. He had gotten restless from being retired and started up with the City of Lawrence until he couldn’t work anymore in 2024
He had married Virginia S Berry in 1977 in Dresden, Missouri.
He was proceeded in death by his son Rodney, both of his parents and his brother Charlie.
Survivors include his wife Virginia, Daughters Jani(Tyler) and Kristal(Johnnie). Others survivors include his sisters Judy and Little Mary(Roger) Grandkids Jacelynn, Kamiyah, Nylaa, Bentley and Zamara. Many other nieces and nephews.
My condolences to the family
I worked with Herold when he was with Douglas County Maintenance. Harold seldom missed a day of work. It was a rare thing to hear him complain and I never saw him sherk a task. He was so even-keeled we gave him the nickname Buddah. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Harold was a rare breed, old school, and quietly strong. He will be missed
I remember growing up with all my cousins.When you come from a large family you get to know your cousins cause we had family get togethers alot.Harold would always talk to me and Patsy when we went to the cemetary. Growing up back then was the greatest time of all.When your family even though you don’t see each other for a time when some one dies it takes a piece of your heart.I will miss runny in to Harold and talking.Rest in Peace.Your cousin Kay Barnes (Opper)
I am truly sorry for your loss.
I had the privilege to get to know Harold when I came over to work at Oak Hill Cemetery. It took a couple of months before I got more than a hello or goodbye out of him, but once he got to know you, he was fun to work with! A dry sense of humor, and willing to work hard would be a good description of Harold. While working together, we share shared stories about our families and I could tell how much he enjoyed his grandchildren and those who were now gone.
Harold will be missed, but for those of us who worked with him, we have great memories as I’m the family does too.
Virginia, Becky and I are so very sorry for your loss. The memories of the times we all spent together 30 something years ago came rushing back. Fun times! Harold was a friend and a good man. May he RIP.
He was a quiet person work hard and took care of his family. He will be missed. He is in peace with God. Will be missed
Sending you Virginia and your family love is this difficult time.