Larry Wayne Barnes

Larry Wayne Barnes was born on October 22, 1936 in Cherokee County, Kansas to parents Homer Alvin Barnes and Maxine Lucille Harvey Barnes. He grew up in rural southeast Kansas and graduated from Mc Cune High School.

He married Barbara Allen on June 8, 1956 at Barbara’s home. They farmed in southeast Kansas for a year or so and then moved to Wichita. They started a family with three boys. Larry began working with Phillips 66 while in Wichita and his job took him and his family to Kansas City. While in Kansas City, their fourth child, a daughter was born. Proudly, Larry and Barbara raised all four children and saw them graduate from college. A job transfer with Phillips then took them to Borger, Texas. Larry worked for Phillips 66 for 38 years.

While in Borger, Barbara passed away. The Lord then brought Gloria Fargo into Larry’s life and they were married in 1998. Larry also retired in 1998 and enjoyed his retirement, woodworking and RVing.

He loved the Lord, his family and friends. He was a great supporter, encourager, listener and a fabulous story teller. He volunteered his time to his church and Living Water (a local food bank).

In 2016 Larry moved to Plano to be near his son, daughter and grandchildren.

Larry passed from this life into eternity on December 8, 2017. He is survived by his children Mark Allen Barnes (Cyndi), Gary Dean Barnes (Diana K.), Brian Lee Barnes (Robin), Diane Kay Lemons, Scott Allen Fargo (Linda), Amy Elder (Chris), grandchildren Andrew Barnes (Sara), Shannon Bigelow (Josiah), Eric Barnes (Samantha), Jessie Diener (Michael), Sarah Barnes, Reid Barnes, Erin Lemons, Evan Lemons, Ally Lemons, Elizabeth Fargo, Cheyenne Elder and Maya Elder, brother William Barnes. Larry was preceded in death by his sister Lorna Ginder, wife Barbara (Allen) Barnes and wife Gloria (Fargo) Barnes.

The family will receive friends at a visitation from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Hunters Glen Baptist Church, 4001 Custer Road, Plano, Texas 75023. Following visitation funeral services will commence at 2:00 with Pastor Mark Howell, officiating. Larry will be laid to rest with his wife Barbara at the Mc Cune Cemetery in Mc Cune, Kansas at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 13, 2017.

If desired contributions may be made in Larry’s name to Living Water, 103 W 4th St., Borger, Texas 79007 or 806-274-6434 or www.livingwaterborger.com