Robert Calvin “Bob” Barnes

Robert Calvin “Bob” Barnes was born May 8, 1934, in Mannsville, to the late Alonzo Franklin and Pauline (Carrell) Barnes. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Sulphur, at the age of 87 years, 8 months and 3 days. Bob and the former Ms. Joyce Ann Hillis were united in marriage on May 12, 1956, in Fox.

Bob grew up in Mannsville, graduating from Mannsville High School, class of 1954. He spent his working career in sales. If it could be sold, Bob would and could sell it. He worked several years for the Maintenance Engineering Company, selling light bulbs. He later sold sewing machines for the Singer Corporation. From sewing machine sales, he began working for the Morton Potato Chip Company and later ended his career with Spindle Wholesale of Sulphur. Shortly into his retirement, Bob decided being retired was not for him, so he began dispatching for the Davis Police and Fire Department. After several years of dispatching, Bob was forced back into retirement, due to health issues.

Bob was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and cherished spending time with them. His most cherished love was that of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Bob was a very devoted member of the Midway Hill Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. In his spare time, he devoted his time to woodworking and building model airplanes. Survivors include beloved wife, Joyce; daughter, Phyllis Etchie

Survivors include beloved wife, Joyce; daughter, Phyllis Etchieson and husband, Michael of Norman; son, Steven Barnes and wife, Lisa of Davis; one granddaughter, Katelyn; four grandsons, Brian, Christopher, Dusty, and Danton; two great-granddaughters, Lydia, and Audrey; two great-grandsons, Aiden, and Elliott; as well as his three siblings, Roy Barnes and wife, Judy of Purcell, Ione Shirley of Wilson, and Elaine Lucas of LaVernia, TX

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Vickey Wiles on December 22, 2021; one grandson, Chad Barnes; and son-in-law, Bob Wiles.

Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at the Midway Hill Baptist Church, with Pastors Willard McCartney, Jr., and Bobby Reeves officiating. Interment followed at the Green Hill Cemetery in Davis.

Services are “entrusted to” HALE’S FUNERAL HOME, DAVIS.

Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com.