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Theron "T.W." Wayne Barnes Sr.

April 23, 1936 – July 7, 2012

Theron Wayne “T.W.” Barnes, Sr., 76 of Amarillo passed away July 7, 2012. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, Chapel of Memories with Scott Davey of Grace Church officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery by Memorial Park Funeral Home. T.W. was born April 23, 1936 in Amarillo to Donnie and Nealie Barnes. He joined the U.S. Army right out of high school and spent 3 years serving his country. T.W. served during the Korean War and was very proud of his military service. He was in the flooring business and in the early 1970’s he started Barnes Floor Coverings and owned and operated the business until his retirement in 1999. T.W. loved the outdoors which included fishing and having bar-b-ques. He also had a passion for playing poker. Above all, T.W. loved his family and was a definite family man. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. T.W. was preceded in death by 3 spouses, Wanda Barnes in 1957, Oleta Barnes in 1993 and Patsy Brady Barnes in 2010; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. T.W. is survived by his sons, Wayne Barnes and wife Lisa, Terry Barnes and wife Stephanie, Ricky Barnes and wife Nancy and Dicky Barnes and wife Cheryl all of Amarillo; daughter, Trisha Diaz and David of Amarillo; step-daughter, Connie Couch; step-sons, Martin Holzkamper and wife Dorcus of Bedford and R.V. Holzkamper of Watts, Oklahoma; brother, Royce Barnes of Lubbock; also by 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. The family suggests in lieu of flowers that memorials be sent to the Area Agency on Aging here in Amarillo. Send online condolences to www.memorialparkamarillo.com.

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Stacie Hatfield

July 10, 2012

I was blessed by getting to meet T.W., in the short time we spent together I knew he was a great man. You will

Misty & Lil' Michael Barnes

July 10, 2012

Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.

Penny Baker

July 10, 2012

Enjoyed dancing with you way back in the day. I know you will be missed.

Connie DeVere

July 9, 2012

I can still hear him talking like Daffy Duck, sure gonna miss him. I love you Uncle Theron.

Connie DeVere

July 9, 2012

I can still hear him talk like Daffy Duck, gonna miss him. I love you Uncle Theron.

Courtney Tribble Bryan

July 9, 2012

I don't really remember uncle theron but i know he was a good man! He will be truly missed! We are praying for all family members!!

Robert Bandy

July 9, 2012

Prayers sent.

July 9, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to your entire family.....a beautiful tribute.

Nita Biekkola

Keith and Jacque Martin

July 9, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with you all!!! He will be truly missed!!!

Jan Whipple

July 9, 2012

I was deeply saddened by the loss of a wonderful man. May your memories give you strength during this difficult time.

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Amarillo, TX
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