Warner J. Barnes Obituary
The family of Warner J. Barnes (Waco, Texas) announces his passing on July 28, 2026. Warner, born on November 25, 1934, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Warner J. Barnes to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Maurice C. Barnes and Lavonia "Bobbie" Barnes; and his wife Gillian Adams of Williamstown, Mass. He is survived by: his children, Bruce Barnes (Carrie Austin) of Stevens Point, WI, Brooks Barnes of Austin and Sarah Barnes (Jim Hemphill) of Austin; his grandchildren, Alexandra Barnes, Annie Barnes, Benjamin Barnes, Caroline Hemphill and Meredith Hemphill; and his former wife Adrienne Monnig Watt.
The family would like to thank Yoel T. Hinds and the staff of Vista Ridge Senior Care Lakeway, (formerly Brookdale), for their compassion and love of Warner's book collection referring to him as "the professor."The family suggests donations to hospiceaustin.org, or Saint Paul's Episcopal Church at saintpaulswaco.org.
