Franklin D. Barnes


Franklin (Frank) Dee Barnes, 82, of Independence, MO went to Heaven peacefully with his wife, sons and Sandy by his bedside on November 26, 2024 at University of Kansas Hospital. A Visitation Memorial will be held Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to your local animal shelter.

He was born October 12, 1942 to Bill and Alice Barnes.  September 30, 1961 Frank married Linda Hall of Sedalia, MO.  They spent 63 wonderful years together. 

Frank was a Lithographer by trade.  After retirement, he worked at a gun store for a while.  He enjoyed old cars, camping, fishing, blacksmithing, dancing with the Village Cloggers Group and was a member of Fort Osage Muzzleloading Club. Frank loved his family and his family loved him.  He will be greatly missed by all.

He is survived by 4 sons: Frank Jr. (Sandy) of Independence, Tim of Buckner, Michael (Jo Ann) of Odessa, and Randy of Bates City; sister, Susan (Jerry) Visentin of Sedalia; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren, and 2 nephews.

Frank was preceded in death by 2 sisters and daughter-in-law, Daina (Tim’s wife).

Obituary submitted by the family.

Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home ~ Independence, MO (816) 796-8600

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