Jerry L. Barnes, 70, of Batesville passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023.
He was born Thursday, October 16, 1952, in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Joe and Mary (Hines) Barnes.
Jerry was an evangelist who traveled near and far. He attended Cave Creek Church of God and loved his family and grandkids. Jerry was an ordinary man who loved to hunt, camp, go on cruises, and was a jokester who enjoyed laughing. He administered a loving hand of correction to his children and was a very hardworking and sacrificial man. Before he was disabled, he worked at Townsend.
Survivors include his wife, whom he married February 27, 1981, Julie Carnett Barnes of the home; two sons, Shawn Barnes (Laurie) of Batesville, Jay Barnes of Batesville; two daughters, Katrina Crick (Ron) of Batesville, Sandy Barnes of Michigan; one brother, Johnny Barnes (Nan) of Truman; four sisters, Sue Carter of Indiana, Wanda Housley of Truman, Kay Rogers of Truman, Francis Battles of Truman; three grandchildren, Vashti Burns, Elizabeth Crick, Tristen Barnes, and several other grand and great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ed Barnes; six sisters, Lucille Lively, Betty Crouch, Glenda Pierce, Molly Rasdon, Lola Leslie, and Luella Rhodes, one grandson and one great-grandson.
A memorial visitation will be held Friday, August 18, 2023, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
