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Oh Holly I just looked you two up and saw Dan passed in 2016. Jerry passed in 2018. This ole world sure lost two wonderful men. My belated condolences sweet lady. Hope you are ok.
Shirley curtis
November 08, 2021


Columbus, Ohio
Barnes Dr. Daniel R. Barnes, Professor of English and Folklore at The Ohio State University, died April 3, 2016. Born May 16, 1940, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, musician, teacher, and friend. He will never be forgotten. If you would like to donate in Dan's memory to the...
Read MoreOh Holly I just looked you two up and saw Dan passed in 2016. Jerry passed in 2018. This ole world sure lost two wonderful men. My belated condolences sweet lady. Hope you are ok.
Shirley curtis
November 08, 2021
Dear Holly,
I just learned about Dan's passing. I'm so sad. He was a wonderful man and an excellent teacher and scholar. Plus he was a very funny, kind and talented person that made the Department of English at OSU a wonderful place to be a graduate student. I will really always remember him for the great person he was.
Linda Milligan (Oxley)
December 23, 2016 | Powell, OH
I just learned of Dan's passing today. This is very sad news for me. I remember listening to Dan play the piano at the Worthington Inn, when he worked with the violinist Linda Senter. He was a wonderful guy who was exceptionally bright and had a great sense of humor.
My sincere condolences to Holly. I'll never forget the song he wrote for her.
Doug Brandt
August 21, 2016 | Columbus, OH
To Holly, especially, amongst all who loved Dan: Since learning lately of his passing, I think of how much joy I experienced in his presence through his jokes, his storytelling and his music. I will always remember the gift of his piano-playing at my wedding reception. It's been years since I've seen him, yet memories of him (and you) are fresh, and filled with gratitude. Holly, may you be well. May you have all that you need as your journey continues.
Phyllis Cole-Dai
June 21, 2016 | Brookings, SD
Holly, My sympathy to you in your loss. Dan was a great guy, I loved the evenings at King Charley's in Roscoe Village. His piano music was awesome and he would always play my favorite "The Rose". He will be missed and remembered by many. I will forever cherish the CD's I have and listen with many musical memories.
Diane
May 04, 2016
Dear Holly and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Danny's death. It was so nice to meet you and to see Danny again in Florida, after so many years. He was a special friend. Bob and Anita Wilson Wilsdon
May 04, 2016
We were so sorry to learn of Dan's passing. We always had so much fun singing with him ! We could NEVER ,EVER stump him on a song...even the "Child Ballads" which are a favorite of ours and turned out to be a favorite of his as well !! With Love and Sympathy from your friends at Wildwood Music, Marty and Don.
Wildwood Music
April 24, 2016 | Coshocton, OH
Peggy, Ron and Holly, I am sorry to hear of Danny's passing. A great guy and so talented. Janet Oyler Schmick in Salamanca
April 24, 2016
Peggy, sorry to hear of Danny's passing. He was so talented. Janet Oyler Schmick in Salamanca.
April 24, 2016