John B. Barnes Jr. of Atwater, California, born February 18, 1931, passed away September 15, 2021.
John served in the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Crew Chief and Engine Mechanic. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed the holidays.
There will be a funeral service for John on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Merced Baptist Church with interment on Monday, October 4, 2021 at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, California.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and John Barnes Sr. and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Strong. He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Thelma “Doris” Barnes and his daughters, Debbie Eldridge and Betty Haydon.