Aubrey "Bud" Delano Barnes

"He never met a stranger"

September 30, 1934 ~ September 30, 2011

After a very long and courage's battle, our daddy fought his last fight

on Friday evening at 7:42pm. At that moment and the moments before, he was

surrounded by loving family and friends, to which we are indebted.

He was not alone in his will to survive. There were countless wonderful and truly amazing people that walked beside him during his difficult journey. Without the support that he was so blessed to have, I do not believe our daddy would have endured, conquered, and triumphed as often as he had. I want to thank my sister, Glenda Kovar, for being there for him, and for me. I am grateful for the joy and love she brought into his life. I especially want to say A VERY BIG "Thank You" to Natalie Kempinski. She was his motivator, his confidant, his companion, and yes,

sometimes his dictator (which if you knew him, he often needed) "NO" was not an option with her. Most all she was his very, very best friend. Without her devotion and insurmountable dedication, I believe my daddy would have lost his brave fight sooner....

I want to express my warmest thanks to those who surrounded him in his life. They brought him joy and happiness. Many, many thank to his wonderful family, extended family and families, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and yes, even those strangers.....

He leaves behind so much more than people........he leaves behind wonderful and cherished memories. We are the ones that have been truly blessed. To know him, was to love him, because it was impossible not to.

He is preceded in passing by his parents,

Otis & Elizabeth Barnes, two brothers, Joe Glenn Barnes & Jack "Dude" Barnes,

wives, Elizabeth Tomczeszyn Barnes, & Helen Wachel Melcer Barnes.

He leaves behind his memory and love to: his daughters, Glenda Kovar & Marla Evans. Grandsons, Kris Kwiatkowski & Tysyn Payne Evans. Grand daughter, Amanda Kovar Brewer & husband Davey. Great grandson, Kris Marta-Kwiatkowski & Jaden Kwiatkowski. Great grand-daughter, Keira Kwiatkowski. Step-Son, Larry Melcer & wife Gwen. Step-daughter, Lori Barbay & husband Jeff. Step-grandson,

Justin Barbay. Step-grand-daughters, Noelie Barbay, Jenny Melcer, Rachel Melcer-Gonzales & husband Carlos, & Step-great grandson, Brandon Gonzales. Step-great grand daughter, Halie Gonzales. Adopted daughter, Kristi Kempinski Anders & husband Clint and their children, Chace, Micah, Josh and Noah........

Niece, Janice Barnes Smelly and Nephew, Kevin Barnes.

I would like to acknowledge and say a special thanks the following

on behalf of my dad:

The City of Bremond.....without out it, I would not be here!

Natural or Bud Light Beer or whatever was on sale!

Coushatta Casino, L"Auberge du Lac Casino, & Delta Downs.......

Neighbors and Great Friends and more Family:

Bob, Leona, TC, Robert, Marilyn, & baby Jackson, Ray & Linda, Mary & Ted,

Keri and Bailey (and all of Bailey's wonderful friends) John, Susan, Tyler & Grey, Richard & Tasha, Meredith & Hunter, Don & Susan, Karen

Viewing 1pm-3pm ~ Rosary 3pm

Earthman Resthaven Cemetery 13102 North Fwy Houston, TX 77060

(281) 443-0063 Fax: (281) 443-7846 www.earthmanresthavencemetery.com

The family invites you to please come to my house

after the service for food and refreshments......BYOB!!

19427 Remington Park Dr

Houston, Texas 77063

Internment in Bremond, Texas ~11am ~ Monday, October 3, 2011

Luncheon at St. Mary's Hall following.