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James Barnes Obituary

James W. Barnes

Battle Creek

James W. Barnes, age 87, of Battle Creek, died Friday March 27, 2015 at his home.  Jim was born October 12, 1927 in Centerville, Michigan, to Walter and Josephine (Bucknell) Barnes.  Jim served in the US Army during WWII.  He had been employed at several area factories in the Battle Creek area prior to owning and operating his own Texaco station on Cliff St. and later, Barnes Marathon and Service Station at West Michigan Ave and Miller Ave.  After his retirement Jim was a driver for Mile Post Transportation of Battle Creek.   Jim had been a member of the Bedford Valley Country Club, Eagles Lodge, Moose Lodge, and the Bedford Lions Club.  Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening and in past years had raced stock cars. 

He is survived by his daughters, Malinda (Al) Bolden of Goshen, IN, Cynthia Cole, of Marshall, MI, Beth (Paul Gaetano) Britvec, of Sarasota, FL; sons, Dennis Barnes, of Boon, MI, Paul (Kim) Eby of Marion, IA, and Thomas Eby of Englewood, FL; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Schrader of Frost Proof, FL;  special friend, Evelyn Brunton.  Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine R. Barnes in 2002, and brothers, Ralph, Donald, and Floyd Barnes. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, 223 N. Bedford Rd.  Funeral services will be held  10:30 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be given to the Bronson at Home Hospice.  Visit Jim's webpage at www.bachmanhebble.com.

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer from Mar. 28 to Mar. 29, 2015.
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S sorry to hear of his passing. I had been childhood friend of 3 of his children, Malinda, Dennis & Cynthia. Often wondered what the were up to.....miss the good old days on Grenville Street. RIP Jim!

Sally (Micklatcher) Lester

April 5, 2015

My friend,always.Jim Whitworth

April 5, 2015

Jimmy was one of my best friends.rest. in peace.Jim Whitworth Chicago Il.

April 4, 2015

Rest in peace my friend

ron canfield

March 30, 2015

So sorry to see you leave us my friend, you was a great friend working on my vehicles years ago. I enjoyed bowling with you for many years. God bless. As I know someday we will meet again. Ron and Margaret Canfield

March 30, 2015

With sympathy wishing you many peace filled memories 2nd Thessalonians 3:16 "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way. May the Lord be with all of you."

Hines

March 29, 2015

So sorry, rest in peace my friend.

Jeff Peterson

March 29, 2015

Malinda, Dennis, Cynthia and family;
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please take comfort in the knowledge that his life made a positive impact on those he encountered along the way. I can remember him from the days your family lived across the street from ours. I remember like it was yesterday pulling up to the Marathon gas station on Cliff Street on my Schwinn needing some air in my tires. After careful instruction from Mr. Barnes on the use of the air pump, including putting the hose back on the rack, we engaged in a little small talk as he filled a customer's gas tank. I remember thinking I would like to own a filling station when I grew up, just like him. Years later, we got reacquainted when I became a mail man in Urbandale, and there he was, offering his services to the residents of that area. I will always remember your father as a strong man, who had a lot of self-confidence that enabled him to succeed in business and provide for his family. My he rest in peace.

William Schaeffer

March 29, 2015

Jim was a good friend for mabey years he will be missed

jack McCarty

March 29, 2015

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