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Established 1948   Pauline Rae Barnes 3 December 1939 - E. Ray Barnes 1 February 1935 - 16 December 2016 John D. Barnes 25 September 1975 - 14 November 2016 Services
for John David Barnes, 43, of Denison who passed away Monday, November
14, 2016 were held Friday morning, November 18, 2016 at First United
Methodist Church in Sherman with burial following at Cedarlawn Memorial
Park in the afternoon; Rev. Joe Ed Goolsby officiated. A
reception was held for the family to receive friendsa after the service
on Friday at the church in Binkley Hall. John was born September 25, 1975 in Denison, son of Ray and Pauline Barnes. He went to Sherman public schools and graduated in 1982. His greatest joy and accomplishment were his children. He loved people and had a huge love for friends and family. He loved watching his boys play basketball, baseball, football and any organized sport they could play. He loved to watch movies and could quote every line of his favorites. He would pause the movie in the middle of it and have a 20 minute conversation, then rewind it and it would take 5 hours to watch a 2 hour movie. John loved to laugh and he loved to play practical jokes. He was an avid golfer and an entrepreneur. He was the founder and CEO of Lifeline Medical and Lyn-Core. John made Entreprenuer magazine in 2008 and 2009, top 500 and top 100 fastest growing companies in the U.S. John was a self made man and knew how to sell anything. John was preceded in death by his daughter, Ashlynn Nicole Barnes. He is survived by his parents, Ray and Pauline Barnes; daughter, Baylie Barnes; sons, John David Barnes, II; Colin Barnes; daughter, Ava Barnes; sisters, Kimberly Wilson and husband, Scott; Shelly Stalls and husband, Mark; Will and Sandy Cates; and many nieces and nephews; and many great friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Pallbearers for John were Kelly Gann, Jeff Lightfoot, Will Cates, Jr., Austin Cates, DJ Woody, and Drew Mioton. Arrangements were under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home. - - Dannel Funeral Home The Herald Democrat December 18-19, 2016 Sherman - E. Ray Barnes, 81, of Sherman, passed from this life on Friday, December 16. 2016 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. A Celebration of Ray's Life was held Monday morning, December 19, 2016 at First United Methodist Church in Sherman. Rev. Joe Ed Goolsby officiated. Interment followed immedately afterward in Cedarlawn Memorial Park. Grandson served as pallbearers. Ray was born February 1, 1935 in Dexter, Texas, son of Elmer and Lillian Lewter Barnes. He attended school in Gainesville and graduated from Gainesville High School in 1953. Ray was larger than life. Every day was ripe for a party. Everyone who knew him believed they were his favorite. Ray attacked life with remarkable gusto! He viewed each day as a mountain to be conquered. For his boundless motto, Ray customized a famous Winston Churchill one-liner with just more "never" coining - "Never, Never, Never, Never give up!" Ray had no plan-B and did not accept, nor acknowledge defeat. Even as his physical body reached its limits, his indomitable spirit lives on in each of his children and grandchildren. Ray began his career in furniture sales in Oklahoma City, and continues his training at Weir's Furniture in Dallas. He soon returned to Grayson County where he founded Ray's Furniture in 1972 and later Barnes Home Furnishings. He took great pride in introducing his customers to their next "favorite piece of furniture." While furniture sales always remained the lifeblood, Ray had numerous, diverse sales exploits throughout his colorful life. Ray is survived by his loving wife, Pauline, of Sherman; daughter, Shelly Stalls and husband, Mark; daughter, Kimberly Wilson, and husband, Scott; son, WIll Cates and wife, Sandy; grandchildren, Parker Stalls, Javan Stalls, Baylie Barnes, John "J.D." Barnes, Colin Barnes, Ava Barnes, Alyse Wilson, Lily Kate Wilson, Will Cates, Austin Cates and Peyton Cates. Ray was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Barnes; son, John Barnes; and granddaughter, Ashlynn Nicole Barnes. The family appreciates memorial donations to the Salvation Army of Grayson County. Service arrangements were under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman.  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |