Gary Ward Barnes Obituary
The passing of Gary Ward Barnes of Fordyce, Arkansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 13, 2025 at the age of 66. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gary Ward Barnes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Gary is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Gary's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his father Franklin Barnes; and his brother John Barnes. He is survived by: his mother JonAnne Ward Barnes of Fordyce; his wife Cornelia Barnes of Fordyce; his children, Laura Smith (Jason) of Fort Smith and Adam Barnes (Katie) of Warren; his brother Steve Barnes of Abilene, TX; and his granddaughter Bethany Barnes of Warren.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Barnes Cemetery.
