"Sorry for your loss Barnes Family. Prayers go out to you and your family."
In loving memory of
John V. Barnes,
July 6, 2016
John V. "Jack" Barnes Jr., age 71, of 6237 Ewbanks Rd., Quincy, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at 5:25 pm in Blessing Hospital.
John was born May 13, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John V., Sr. and Ruth Helen Penrose Barnes. He married Jean Whited on November 27, 1969 in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. She survives.
John was a 1963 graduate of Quincy High School. He then served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969. John was employed as a technician for Illinois Bell and its subsequent companies for 32 years until his retirement in 2002. John was an active member at PASA Park for over 30 years. He was interested in rabbit breeding and served as the superintendent of rabbit breeders at the Adams County Fair. John was a member of Vermont Street United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by four children: Cindy (Tim) Harris of Chicago, IL; Brian (Cinda) Barnes of Quincy; Melanie Barnes of Springfield, IL; and Justin (Samantha) Barnes of Quincy; seven grandchildren: Olivia Harris; Brianna, Abigail, Katelin, and Ethan Barnes; and Ava and Alexis Barnes; a sister, Evanna (Mike) Hilfrink of Bloomington, IL; a niece, Jennifer (Kevin) Lambert of Bloomington, IL; a nephew, Jason Hilfrink of Fresno, CA; and several cousins.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Earl Callahan; and his parents-in-law, Chuck and Eunice Whited.
Services: 11:00 am Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Patty Johansen officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Saturday July 9, 2016 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: Vermont Street United Methodist Church, American Heart Association, or American Cancer Society
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"I am so sorry to hear of Jacks passing. We were friends from Madison grade school through Quincy Senior High. I regret that we never had any more contact after high school. God bless my friend and God speed... Se ya some time down the road....Peace"
"Sorry for the loss. Prayers for the family"
"Jean so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of your family during this time. Prayers are with the family."
"Evanna so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I remember all the C times we had growing up in the neighborhood. May God comfort you and all the family at this difficult time."
"Melanie and family, So sorry about the passing of your father. I pray that the days to come will find you remembering all kinds of wonderful moments you had with him. Blessings on you at this time."
"So sorry to hear this. John was such a nice person. I first met John at the Jr. High shooting range. He worked with my daughter teaching her how to shoot. Later he helped her out at the rabbit barn at the fair. He always had a smile and very kind man. He will be missed by many. Sorry for your loss."
"Jean, I'm very sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you and your family. Your former fellow Sears associate,"
"Dear Melanie and Family, We are sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort in this difficult time."