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Rev. Vernon Lee Barnes
July 18, 1928 - March 13, 2009

Mr. Vernon Lee Barnes was born on Wednesday, July 18, 1928 the son of the late Oscar and Jennie Buchannon Barnes. Mr. Barnes died, Friday, March 13, 2009 in Jonesboro at the age of 80 years 7 months and 23 days. Mr. Barnes was born at McCormick, was a lifetime member of the Trumann area, a veteran of the US Army and a minister of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Faye Barnes in 2007, three sisters, one brother and his parents. Survivors include three daughters, Margaret Tinsley (Danny), and Brenda Walton of Jonesboro, Darlene Bishop (Billy) of Trumann; one brother, Earnest Barnes of Elkhart, IN; two sisters, Helen Garrett of Jonesboro and Dorothy Prince of Goshen, IN; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday afternoon March 16, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at the Trumann Revival Center with the Rev. Kenneth Doke officiating. Burial will follow in the Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR. Pallbearers will be Kevin Bishop, Chad Bishop, Bradley Bishop, Chuck Colvin, Tyler Colvin, Christian Colvin and Jimmy Dale Walton. Honorary pallbearers will include Terry Bandy, Mark Bishop and Mitchell Grant. Visitation will be Sunday evening March 15, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Trumann Revival Center. Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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  1. Linda Blagg Brooks, Rivervale, Ark 72377 says
    April 17, 2009

    Bro. Barnes was a good man also a wonderful preacher, he was very good with the WORD OF GOD. IVE GOT TO TELL THIS STORY AND ITS A VERY TRUE STORY, ONE NIGHT BRO BARNES WAS PREACHING AT SIS. SHELBY'S CHURCH CANT REMEMBER IF IT WAS THE OLD CHURCH OR NEW ONE ANYWAYS HE SAID FOR US TO COME FORWARD IF WE WONTED PRAYER AND I DID, AND I REACHED OUT AND TOOK HIS HAND AND THIS IS THE ONLY TIME THIS HAS EVER HAPPEND I TOOK HIS HAND AND I FELT LIKE I HAD STUCK MY HAND TO A LIVE WIRE FIRE CAME THROUH HIS HAND, AND I WAS UPLIFTED AND BLESSED HE WILL BE MISSED BY LOTS OF PEOPLE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.SINCERLY LINDA BLAGG BROOKS

  2. Bradley Bishop, Trumann, Ar says
    March 20, 2009

    Not only a Grandpa he was blessing to me, Kevin, and Chad. He always gave us a answer when we needed it, and if he didn't have one he assured us the God did. He will be truly missed in this lifetime, but I know there will be another day when we all will see him in the kingdom of heaven.

  3. Evang. Doris Cargill, Georgia says
    March 19, 2009

    Darlene, Billy, and family,I am so sorry about your dad, grandpa, and great-granddad.He was a special person. Not just in his ministry as he was but also as a friend and the life he lived before others. As Bro. Cole ministered, a man of faith, with action. Not just works, nor not just faith. BUT BOTH. He did love God and his family. Talked of them all the time on phone or in person.Thank you for letting me be a part of your lifes and his. I am so glad the last couple of years have been such a blessing to me. His wisdom and help in putting up the tent and just advise in all showed his constant contact with God.You are special to me, I claim you as my own. I love you and you are in my prayers.Sis. Doris (Corkey)nicked named 44 yrs ago(Angel) more recent because he thought God had sent me to help you with him.Thank you for the opportunity!

  4. Kevin Bishop, Dexter, MO says
    March 17, 2009

    He was my grandfather, and I can tell you he is the greatest man I have ever known. I know he said many prayers for me and my family, and I will miss him dearly. My comfort is that I know he is in heaven and walking streets of gold with my grandma!!

  5. MRS. DOROTHY SUE WALLACE, United States says
    March 16, 2009

  6. george&tracy sanders, trumann says
    March 16, 2009

    THIS IS TWO SAY WE WILL MISS HIM VERRY MUCH AND MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY /&FRIENDS GEORGE&TRACY & DUSTIN SANDERS

  7. Eric and Emily Heuring, Kennett, MO says
    March 16, 2009

    We are very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. I hope you find comfort in knowing he is with the two people he loved the most the Lord and Faye.

  8. sis.Katherine Davis, trumann says
    March 16, 2009

    I am very sorry for your loss.Look to the Lord during this time and he will comfort you.May God bless you all.

  9. TERESA ABRAMS, YAKIMA,WASH.98901 says
    March 16, 2009

    Im sorry about your lost now he with the LORD. Brother STORMS dagther.

  10. Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR says
    March 15, 2009

    Darlene, Billy, and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  11. Barry & Gaye Cooper, Dexter, Missouri says
    March 15, 2009

    To The Bishop Family,I know that you are longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, you may not understand why he left this earth so soon, or why he left before you were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, you will begin to remember not just that he died, but that he lived. And that his life gave you memories too beautiful to forget.And although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in our every thought and prayer.Barry & Gaye CooperPO Box 363Dexter, MO 63841

  12. wilean jarrett, baylis, il. says
    March 15, 2009

    SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I WOULD SO MUCH LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF THE FAMILY TO SEE IF WE CAN FIND OUT IF WE ARE RELATED SOME HOW MY GGRANDMOTHER WAS A BARNES THAT MARRIED A JARRETT IN AR. I AM FROM AR.I LIVED IN SHARP CO. AND WE LIVED IN TRUMANN ALSO THANKS .MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS POORGIRL02@HOTMAIL.COM OR 217-338-42637 THANKS

  13. Teresa Elliott, Bay, AR says
    March 15, 2009

    My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God send you peace and comfort. I have known Bro. Barnes for many years and I know that he will greatly missed.

  14. Linda(Lively)West, Memphis,Tenn says
    March 14, 2009

    May God bless.He was a fine man amd always served the Lord in every way possible.He was loved by everyone who knew himi know that he went to hevan to be with his maker.May God bless all.

  15. linda (lively), MEMPHIS,TENN says
    March 14, 2009

    May God be with you and yours always.I am so sorry for the loss of you loved he was a very fine man and loved the lord i know he is in hevan.May God bless everyone.

  16. Janet Heuring, Dexter, Mo. says
    March 14, 2009

    As affectionatly known as " Paw Paw Vernon", by his great grandchildren Anna Claire, Lydia and Luke, he was a wonderful inspiration to all who knew him and will truly be missed.

  17. Barrington Family, West Memphis, AR says
    March 14, 2009

    So sorry to hear of Bro Barnespassing away. He was a dear friendto all our family for many years.Extending our deepest and sinceresympathy to all the family.The Barington sisters,Liz, Betty, Patsy and Norma JeanAlso, Carl F. Conrad

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