Larry J. Barnes, Sr.

Larry graduated from Reitz High School class of 1960. He retired from Alcoa after 42 years. Larry served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam as a Sergeant and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a devoted River of Life Church member for over 20 years. He loved singing and playing guitar. Larry always looked forward to Sunday family gatherings at his home centered around reminiscing about the good ol’days.

He was preceded in death by and reunited with his son, Larry Barnes “Bubba” Jr. at the gates of heaven; father, Roy E. Barnes; mother, Oretha J. Barnes (Gaston); and sister, Rita Hammermeister.

Larry is survived by his wife, Sharon Barnes (Elder); daughters, Sherry (Kevin) Waters, Melody (Jim) Phillips, Krystal Barnes; grandchildren, Brooke (Dan) McAtee, Misty (Jimmy) Sellers, Jacob, Dakota, Jesse (Taylor) Kemper, Micah, Skylar, Brady, Brystal, Ma’Shiya; great-grandchildren, Bella, Demi, Hank, Jordan, Mya, Miles and Daphne; nephews, Jerry Barnes (Aimee), James Hammermeister, David Elder, Justin (Karyle) Elder, Chris (Maureen) Elder; niece, Pam (Steve) Scott; and several great-nieces and nephews.

John 15:12-15

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W. Illinois St. Evansville, IN, officiated by Pastor Kim Wells. Entombment will follow in Alexander Memorial Park.

Friends and family may visit on Monday, January 27, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.