Funeral services for Ray Doyle “Tiny” Barnes, 59, of Smithville were held at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Lori Myrick and Bro. Michael Hale officiated, with burial following at the Barnes Family Cemetery in the Short Mountain Community.
He passed away June 16 at his residence. He was the son of the late Luther and Nelda Poss Barnes.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Vernon Barnes; two sisters, Denise Wenger and Zelda Barnes.
He was a construction worker.
Tiny is survived by his wife of 36 years, Shirl Barnes of Smithville; three sons, Doug (Kelly) Barnes of Smithville, Kevin (Christina) Barnes of Centertown and Josh Gunter of Smithville; nieces and nephews that were just like children; Lori Myrick, April Barnes and Donnie Barnes; grandchildren, Brooklyn Barnes, Jacklyn Reed, Maggie Myrick, Rick and Zack Gunter, Jennifer and Hunter Barnes; three brothers, Kenny Barnes, Jeff Barnes and Thomas Rose; nieces, Jennifer Strickland, Peggy Redmon, Carla Barnes, Jessica Cantrell, Jennifer Flatt, Kayla Rose, Misty Sharp, Renee Barnes and Shrondra Rose; nephews, Steven Barnes and Joshua Barnes; several other nieces and nephews also survive; close friend, Cat Martin.
Pallbearers included; Doug barnes, Josh Gunter, Jethroe Bogard, Josh Barnes, Dennis Blackford, Kenny Barnes, Rick Barnes and Bobby Hullet.0Honorary Pallbearers; Thomas Rose and Kevin Barnes
DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
June 25, 2014