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Jonathan Barnes Obituary
Jonathan Barnes, 64 of Crystal River, Fl passed away Monday August 25, 2025 at the Vitas Hospice House in Lecanto, FL. He was born November 21, 1960 in Inverness, FL and was a life-long resident.
Jonathan was a Crystal River High School graduate and a US Navy Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Barnes and Sara Lyons, and his granddaughter Cayla Barnes. He is survived by his son Sean Barnes (Jessica), his daughter Heather Zapf, brothers Scotty Barnes (Caroline), Lex Barnes (Lucy), sister Susan Littrell (Mark), grandchildren; Aaron and Skylar Zapf, Aidan and Brantley Barnes, several nieces and nephews and his stepmother Linda Scarbury.
Inurnment with military honors will take place at the Florida National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Strickland Funeral Home and Crematory, Crystal River, FL.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Barnes
Kim Hans
September 4, 2025
I'm sorry for your loss.
John Workinger
September 1, 2025
Sad to hear about you. Knew you since birth. Remember you playing with Tojo.
Jodi Wood Stevens
August 28, 2025
We have been friends since before school. You taught me how to catch a fish in your boathouse with a breadball on a hook. You were my "imaginary friend" when you weren't around. We tried to rescue you from being trapped in the trash can in Kindergarten because you weren't the biggest kid in the class. When we were in High School I had a crazy crush on you, but nobody knew. There's something about being hometown friends for life, and that was us. Save me a seat, my friend - Jesus is coming soon for the rest of us! Until then, you will always be missed on this earth, for you are loved.
Sandra Pearce
August 27, 2025
Sorry for your loss. You are know my prayers love you both
Beverly Shaffer
August 27, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Jonathan was such a wonderful person.
Linda Barnes Scarbury
August 27, 2025
Gods speed dear one. You were a blessing to your father, mother and me. Hugs. Linda Barnes Scarbury
Lisa Leigh
August 27, 2025
We are sorry for your loss and pray you all find peace in the fact he is no longer suffering. Love Lisa and Wendell
Lyman Strickland & the Staff of Strickland Funeral Home
August 27, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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