Obituary for Lyle Dean Barnes
Lyle Dean Barnes ,69, died Friday April 7, 2023 at his home in Garden City, Kansas. He was born November 7, 1953 in Fort Scott Kansas the son of Virgil and Ila (Wiggins) Barnes.
Lyle grew up in Southwest Kansas and attended Valentine School before attending the Elks Training Center in Wichita. It was there that he learned the leather trade. He was a man of many talents and abilities. He was skilled at diagnosing car problems by listening to their different vibrations and noises and could fix anything with duct tape. He loved caring for horses and spending time at the lake with friends and family. He enjoyed a good conversation and never met a stranger.
He is survived by his Siblings- Milton Barnes & Stacey Owens of Garden City, Kansas, Marcia Hill of Garden City, Kansas; Janice & Kevin Parks of Lucas, Kansas, numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends & Staff at Karis.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will take place 6:00-8:00 pm Monday April 10, 2023 and 10:00am to 12:30 pm Tuesday April 11, 2023 at Garnand Funeral Of Garden City and continue 2:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday April 11, 2023 at Garnand Funeral Home of Lakin. A Graveside Service will be held 10:30 am Wednesday April 12, 2023 at Lakin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Lyle Barnes Memorial Fund or Miles of Smiles in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City KS. 67846
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Lyle grew up in Southwest Kansas and attended Valentine School before attending the Elks Training Center in Wichita. It was there that he learned the leather trade. He was a man of many talents and abilities. He was skilled at diagnosing car problems by listening to their different vibrations and noises and could fix anything with duct tape. He loved caring for horses and spending time at the lake with friends and family. He enjoyed a good conversation and never met a stranger.
He is survived by his Siblings- Milton Barnes & Stacey Owens of Garden City, Kansas, Marcia Hill of Garden City, Kansas; Janice & Kevin Parks of Lucas, Kansas, numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends & Staff at Karis.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will take place 6:00-8:00 pm Monday April 10, 2023 and 10:00am to 12:30 pm Tuesday April 11, 2023 at Garnand Funeral Of Garden City and continue 2:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday April 11, 2023 at Garnand Funeral Home of Lakin. A Graveside Service will be held 10:30 am Wednesday April 12, 2023 at Lakin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Lyle Barnes Memorial Fund or Miles of Smiles in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City KS. 67846
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