William Richard "Dick" Barnes, 81, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born April 13, 1927, in Beebe, Arkansas, to Dee and Erma McBride Barnes, Sr., and went to be with our Lord on Friday, April 3, 2009. He was a Veteran of WWII and served in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign during his enlistment and received three medals for his service to our country.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents; wife, three brothers, one sister and a great-granddaughter.
Dick left behind his affectionate family of five children; Skip Barnes and wife, Becky, Patricia Plummer and husband, Lance, Billie Spence and husband, Clifton, Nancy Kauffeld and husband, David and Janette George; nine grandchildren, Ronnie Barnes and wife, Amy, James Barnes and wife, Mendy, Bill Kelty and wife Julie, Cyndie Coulter and husband, Ralph, Elizabeth Bell and husband, Jim, Amber Kauffeld, Staci Kauffeld, Michael Riba and Virginia Montoya; and ten great-grandchildren. His memory will be cherished by his family and all who knew him.
The family wishes to thank Lakewood Nursing and Rehab and Odyssey Hospice for the excellent care provided to Dick.