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BARNES, Jack D. age 83 of Middletown, died Friday, March 16, 2012 at the Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born March 12, 1929 in Middletown, the son of Robert Barnes and Sarah (Ritter) Barnes. He served in the U.S Army Air Corps and was in the Berlin Air Lift. Jack was a police officer with the Middletown Police Department from 1952-1977, retiring as a detective. He was a member of the F.O.P., Elks Lodge #257, and the American Legion Post 218. Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lillie (Rouse) Barnes; two daughters, Kristie Eckhardt of Middletown and Kimberly Ashley of Middletown; three granddaughters, Stacey (Dan) Curtis, Jennifer (Nate) Kidwell, and Holly (John) Eckhardt-Cooper; grandson, Shane Ashley; seven great grandchildren, Kayla, Abigail, Ashley, Joy, Cayden, Jason and Jack; and a sister, Betty Radel. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; and infant son and daughter; three sisters, Ruth Phibbs, Christine Detty, and Jane Howard; three brothers, Hal, William, and Robert Barnes; and a son-in-law, Thomas Eckhardt. Funeral services will be 6:00 PM Monday at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family at Woodside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties or P.A.W.S. A guestbook is available online at www.breitenbachfuneralhome.com.
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PAWS Adoption Center
March 21, 2012
From the entire staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, and our furry residents here at PAWS...our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this difficult time. Thank you for blessing our rescued animals with the memory of Jack
March 20, 2012
The world lost a noble man but heaven gained a wonderful soul.
Love Always
Jeff
Holly Eckhardt-Cooper
March 18, 2012
I love you Poppy.
Debra Cooper
March 18, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Betsy Oglesby Blakley
March 17, 2012
Eternal candle light for you as God keeps you in HIS light.
Betsy Oglesby Blakley
March 17, 2012
To my Uncle Jack,
I was blessed to have you as my uncle and will never forget you or the good times we have all had. I've loved you all my life and I know you loved me also. Rest well our prayers will continue to pour into heaven. I'm praying you will be able to see the rest of your sisters and brothers, Grandpa and Grandma and Buddy. Until we meet again on the other side with all my love to you, Niece Betsy
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