Mr. Joe Pete Barnes, age 80 of Benton, KY passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at
his home.
Born Tuesday, August 20, 1935 in Benton, KY, he was the son of the late George
Barnes and the late Rose (Darnall) Barnes Peck. He had retired after 23 years of
service with GAF Chemical in Calvert City where he worked as a Pipefitter and
Welder. He was a member of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace
Workers local 1969 of Calvert City, KY. He was a member of Lakeland Baptist Temple
in Calvert City, KY.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Geraldean (Breezeel) Barnes of Benton, KY, two
sons, Joe Wayne Barnes, wife Kim of Fancy Farm, KY and Randy Barnes of Benton, KY,
two brothers, Paul Barnes of Benton, KY and Carl Herman McDonald of Benton, KY; five
grandchildren, Joshua Barnes of Melber, KY, Heather Terry of Hickory, KY, Caleb
Barnes of Fancy Farm, KY, Clay Barnes of Draffenville, KY, Amber Cannon of Fancy
Farm, KY, and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, John Edd Barnes and Charles
Ray "Buddy" Barnes, and sister, Kathlene Cain.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of
the Collier Funeral Home in Benton, KY. Rev. John Terry and Rev. Joe D. Thorn will
officiate. Interment will follow the service in the Ford Cemetery, Benton, KY.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18,
2016, at Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th, Benton, KY.
