Oscar Barnes

Name of Deceased: Oscar ''Barney'' Barnes Residence: Augusta Street Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Date & Place of Death: Thursday August 11, 2011 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. Date & Place of Birth: July 16, 1931 Cumberland, Wisconsin Hobbies/Interests/Memberships: Served in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S.Air Force in 1968. Upon retirement he worked for the U.S. Customs as an inspector. Married Joyce Benoit on January 10, 1970. Upon their retirement they traveled extensively throughout the United States. He loved golfing, bowling, fishing, hunting and the casinos. Also loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. A special thank you to great granddaughter Brittany Laponsie for her loving care during his final days. SURVIVED BY: Wife Joyce Children Harold (Kathy) Barnes; Gail (John) Ingrassia; Clyde (Vanessa) Barnes; Cathy Brazil and Rick Isaacson. Sisters Naomi, Evelyn and Irma. Grandchildren Deanne, Terry, Michael, Lacey, Geoffrey, Tina, Karlina, Brianna and Carter. Great Grandchildren Brittany, Dakota, Gabriel, Jennifer, Jillian, Natalie, Benjamin and Avrie. Great Great Grandchildren Paige and Shaylee. Also survived by Brother-in-law Howard (Pat) Benoit; Sister-in-law Betty Wonnacott; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. PREDECEASED BY: Parents- George and Mary Barnes; Brothers- Norman, Minard, Pete, Durward, Marshall and Joe. Daughter- Sandra Dee: and Great Granddaughter Mandy Visitation: 6:00pm until 9:00pm Sunday August 14, 2011 and 9:30am until 11:00am Monday August 15, 2011 at Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 11:00am Monday August 15, 2011 at Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Levine officiating. Final Resting Place: Oaklawn Chapel Gardens Memorial Contributions to the Hospice of the E.U.P. 508 Ashmun Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 would be appreciated.

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Oscar Barnes

July 16, 1931 - August 11, 2011