James D. Barnes Obituary
In loving memory of James D. Barnes (Lebanon, Indiana), who departed this world on August 25, 2025 at the age of 70. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As James departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved James. Though James may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Flora Gibson (Bray) and Ted Gibson; his brother Michael W. "Mikie" Barnes; and his nephew Travis M. Barnes. He is survived by: his close friend Laura Westart of Crawfordsville; his son James A. Barnes of Brownsburg; his granddaughter Autumn Barnes of Lebanon; and his siblings, John C. Barnes (Deb) of Lebanon, Jennifer B. Stiles and Elizabeth A. Gibson of Bringhurst, Indiana..
Memorials may be directed in his memory to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
