John Luther Barnes, Jr.

“J.L” was born July 21, 1925 in Memphis, TX. He went home to the Lord, September 23, 2015. J.L. attended schools in Memphis, Texas graduating in 1943. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1944 and served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign earning a Bronze Star, Meritorious Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal and 3 Overseas Service Bars. Upon returning from the war he attended North Texas Agricultural College and completed his BBA degree at SMU in 1949. He met the love of his life and married Marcella Inez “Marcy” Barnes in 1950 and they were married for 49 years until she passed in 1999. J.L. was a devoted member of Rosemont Christian Church for over 60 years and was employed with LTV Corporation in the Missile and Space Division for 42 years. J.L. is survived by his sons, John L. Barnes, III and his wife, Juanita; Randall L. Barnes and his wife, Kim, three grandsons, Matthew, Blake and Rand, Jr., sister, Ruth Matlock and many nephews, nieces and loving friends. J.L. was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, lover of dachshunds, the Dallas Cowboys and Mexican food. We’d like to thank the caring staff at Signature Point on the Lake and Doctors Hospice of Dallas. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon on Saturday, September 26th at Sparkman/Hillcrest 7405 W. Northwest Hwy, Dallas TX 75225 where we will honor him at graveside. In lieu of flowers donations to the SPCA of Texas spca.org or the Salvation Army donate.salvationarmyusa.org would be appreciated.