Robert Roy Barnes, Jr.

He was born May 29, 1939, in Clairton, PA to parents, Pearl (Smith) and Robert Roy Barnes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Mike Barnes. Survivors include his wife, Maureen; son, David (Marion) Barnes; daughter, Theresa (Jabari) Pride; daughter-in-law, Barbara; sisters, Norma, Eleanor, and Lorraine; brother-in-law, Bruce (Peggy) McCormick; sister-in-law, Dawn (Doug) McCurdy; twelve grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bob had a stellar career in the Army, holding leadership positions from squad leader through Command Sergeant Major in both combat and fixed medical units, responsible for the training, discipline and welfare of various paraprofessionals. He achieved top honors throughout the Army for Professional-Pay examination for Operating Room Technician. His 27 year Army career culminated as a Command Sergeant Major, earning the following military awards: the Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and two Meritorious Service Medals. Following his Army retirement, his drive for excellence and knowledge carried into his college years where he received the following honors: the National Deans List, 1986-1987, Honors Achievement Award in English, 1986, Academic All-American, U.S. Achievement Academy Collegiate Program, 1987-1988, selections to "Whos Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges," 1987-1988, and member of the National Honor Society in Business Administration (Delta Mu Delta). Bob earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bowie State College, Bowie, Maryland, and a Master of Business Administration in Business and Management from University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. Joining Windcrest United Methodist Church in 1999, Bob applied his leadership skills to his faith by volunteering in various roles: Lay Leader, Lay Speaker, Lead Usher, serving on councils and committees, leading Bible Study & Childrens Sunday School, and initiating the church support of the annual Crop Walk. He truly believed in caring for the needy, homeless and those that were less fortunate by volunteering at the SAMM Shelter, supporting the Kairos Lockhart team for incarcerated females & males, and traveling on numerous mission trips to Mexico and UMCOR Sager Brown.

He enjoyed a 37 year adventure with Maureen, sharing their love of travel and family. Having met in Germany, they traveled internationally to Belgium, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, and all over Germany. With family on both sides of the U.S., they often crisscrossed the Nation, enjoying the sites wherever they were. Their most recent and favorite adventure was in 2017 with a seven week "vacation" in their motor home throughout the western states visiting National Parks and doing mission work along the way. Bobs hobbies included physical fitness, reading, volunteering and being a lifelong learner.

Bob touched many lives, easily turning strangers into friends. He showed us all what it meant to have a generous heart and to be the hands and feet of Jesus. He will be greatly missed. "My time to go has come. I have run the great race. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. And now the prize awaits me." II Timothy 4:6-8

In lieu of flowers, consider donating to Windcrest United Methodist Church, 8101 Midcrown Dr, San Antonio, TX 78239 and/or Guiding Light Hospice, 3218 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217 or your preferred charity.MEMORIAL SERVICESATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 20221:00 PMWINCREST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH8101 MIDCROWN DRIVE

Bob will be laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:30AM.

A livestream of his military honors service may be viewed here.