Royal L. Barnes, Sr's Obituary
WINDHAM Royal L. Barnes, Sr., 76 years of age, passed away Sunday May 31, 2015 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 19, 1939, he was the son of the late Warren T. and Nora B. (Tift) Barnes. Mr. Barnes was a lifetime Windham resident, and was a member of Garrettsville Lodge No. 246 F.&A.M. He retired in 1996 after 30 years of service as a skilled tradesman at Chrysler Stamping, Twinsburg, Ohio. Mr. Barnes enjoyed hunting and fishing, yet his family was always the most precious times he spent and will be the cherished memories that they will have forever. On September 20, 1957, he married Sandra Jean "Sandy Jean" Barnes who preceded him in death on April 17, 2012. Survivors include his devoted children Royal L. "Buddy" (Mary) Barnes, Jr. and Tina (Michael) Brown both of Windham and Melissa "Lisa" (Craig) Sanders of Wooster, Ohio, his dear brother James T. Barnes of Tionesta, Pennsylvania and sister Betty Jane (William) Fickes of Warren, Ohio, 6 loving grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at the Green Family Funeral Home & Crematory Service, 4668 Pioneer Trail at the corner of St. Rt. 44, Mantua, Ohio 44255, where Masonic Services will be held at 5:30 P.M. Funeral services for Mr. Barnes will be Thursday June 4, 2015, 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Rev. James Lang officiating. Final resting place will follow at Windham Township Cemetery. His obituary and video tribute may be viewed at www.greenfamilyfuneralhome.
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