He joined the Navy at the age of 17 and served for 4 years. After that, he worked at American Synthetic Rubber Co. for 40 years. His favorite hobby was helping others.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: Tommy, Leslie, Jimmy, and Terry Barnes, Mary Lois Impellizzeri and his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Evelyn Hendrick Barnes.
Survived by sisters: Delores June Rone, Joyce Spond and Carol Carter (Noah); step-son: Terry Woosley and step grandsons: David Hawkins and Logan Woosley; Brothers in law: Sammy Hendrick, Bill Murphy and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Bobby Gene Barnes will be held Thursday, March 17th 2016 at 11am in the chapel of Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home, 8519 Preston Hwy. Interment will follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Family and friends will be received for visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-8pm. Visit our website at www.archlheadypreston.com to leave online condolences for the family.
A sincere thank you to Heartsong Memory Care Center for their excellent care of Bobby.
