Bruce Barnes

Bruce Barnes, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at NEA Baptist. Bruce was born in Enid, Oklahoma on November 9, 1938, to the late Curtis and Mary Anne Ralls Barnes. He lived in Jonesboro since 1966 and was the Owner/Operator of Barnes Electric, Barnes Jewelry store, and Triple-A Alarm System.  Bruce was an active member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his sister, Dee Ann Barnes Walker.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Linda Barnes of the home; his son David (Cynthia)
Barnes of Olive Branch, Mississippi; and grandchildren Zachary Barnes and Katie Barnes, both of Olive Branch, Mississippi.

Bruce married truly the love of his life, Linda Anne Huitt, 57 years ago on August 5, 1961.Bruce was arenaissance man for his time.  He was an avid historian and reader, a trait he shared with grandson Zachary; and always had a “never-quit” attitude that he passed on to granddaughter Katie.  He maintained a love of learning throughout his life.  From sky-diving and scuba diving to producing beautiful stain glass creations and fused glass jewelry he was always striving to learn more and do more.  His latest endeavor was making unique, one-of-a-kind knives.  Most importantly, though, he shared his knowledge and creations with those around him.

Bruce was a charter member of the University Rotary Club and served as president in

1988-89. One of his most treasured roles was that of Boy Scout Master.  He was Scout Master for Troop 6 at First United Methodist Church from 1971 to 1986.  He attended Walking Woodbadge at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for several years as a Scout Master.  Bruce also attended two World Jamborees, once as a Boy Scout and once as a Scout Master.  He was an Eagle Scout.  One of his proudest moments was when his son David also became an Eagle Scout. Bruce was as much at home hiking the Grand Canyon with Linda as leading Bible Study at Cornerstone.  He will be missed.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathleen McMurray officiating. Burial will be in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Emerson Funeral Home in charge.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019, at Emerson Funeral Home.

Active pallbearers will be Grant McDaniel, Chuck Farley, Mike Russell, Leonard McDaniel, Robert Montgomery and John Williams.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jake Morse, Russ Shain, Mike Coles, K.C. Brown and members of Pathfinders Sunday School Class of Cornerstone United Methodist Church.

The family requests memorials be made to Cornerstone United Methodist Church,1910 Disciple Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401 or Hope Circle, 4808 East Johnson,
Jonesboro, AR 72401.