Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home - Eureka
Dec 28, 1951 - Dec 20, 2025
Jim was truly one of a kind. Always so willing to help with anything. I will always cherish his friendship and his kindness when Ray was so sick. Ray worked for Jim just short of 40 years. They were like an old married couple lol. To all of his family cherish those memories. Our sincere condolences he will definitely be missed.
Ray & Sandy Huffman
January 05, 2026 | Pacific, MO | Friend
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Bob and I went to Southwest high school with him. We also reconnected some years ago at Chick’s in Eureka. He was always such a kind guy and a great sense of humor. We are sorry for your families loss. RIP Jim!
Susan Leiber
January 04, 2026 | Eureka, MO | Classmate
I was lucky to have Jim as my friend.
Tony Grasso
January 03, 2026 | St Louis, MO | Friend
Sad to hear of Jim's passing. Many prayers for the family. Jim repaired some vehicles for me over the years, and he always amazed me with his friendliness, work ethic, and memory. Wherever I would run into Jim, he always remembered my name like we had been close friends for years. R.I.P. Jim.
Chuck Couch
January 01, 2026 | Eureka, MO
I attended Southwest High School-Class of 71 - I knew Jim well in high school. We actually dated my Sophomore Year. Lost contact after high school but always remember Jim as a great guy who drove a cool '57 chevy. I was so sad to her this news. Gone to soon- but he earned his angel wings as a great guy from high school and having a great life with his family. Jim, rest now peacefully with our Lord. Thanks for the memories!!
Cathy Murphy
December 30, 2025 | Saint Louis, MO | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful Uncle who was a great story teller, loved to talk, and was a joy to be around. Uncle Artie, we will love you and miss you always.
Tim, Lisa & Thayne Bice
December 29, 2025 | Festus, MO | Family
Barnes, James Arthur, passed away, Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Beloved husband of Kathy Barnes (nee Donaldson); loving father of Amy (Matt) Dickerson, Anna (Joseph) Filla; step-father of Michael (Amy) Short and Justin Adams; grandfather of Lucas McNeal, Max Filla, Blake Filla, Jacob Dickerson, Andrew Short, Tyler (Baylee) Short, Grace Short, Caleb Short and Braylen Adams; great-grandfather of Charles, Eden and Ridoc; brother of JoAnn (Dennis) Bice and Jean (George) Michaels; loving uncle, great-uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many.
James proudly served over 20 years in the Air National Guard before his retirement in 1991. Family was always at the center of his life, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He found great joy in camping, fishing, and attending car shows-pastimes that reflected his love of the outdoors and classic automobiles. James was also the longtime owner of Eureka Auto Body, where he took great pride in his work and his relationships with customers and the community.
Services: Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home - EUREKA, 108 North Central Avenue, Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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