Kenneth Wade Barnes

Kenneth Wade Barnes obituary

Kenneth Wade Barnes

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Kenneth Barnes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by River Glenn Cremations & Funeral Services on Aug. 13, 2025.

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In Loving Memory Of

Kenneth Wade Barnes, age 65, of Perryville, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, in Greenwood, Arkansas. Kenneth was born on January 9, 1960, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Delbert and Patty (Abel) Barnes. On September 11, 1989, he married the love of his life, Pamela Fuller, in Pine Bluff. Together, they shared thirty-five wonderful years, building a beautiful life filled with love, family, and lasting memories.

Kenneth was an avid fisherman, a proud supporter of the Arkansas Razorbacks, and a devoted grandfather who loved spoiling his granddaughter. Above all, he was a loving and dependable provider for his family. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Barnes of Perryville, Arkansas; his children, Terry Fuller and his partner Jordan Cinqmars, and Alisha Vermilyer and her husband Bradley; his beloved granddaughter, MorganLee; siblings, Delbert Barnes Jr. and his wife Sherry, Debbie Cole and her husband Jim, and Lori Barnhouse and her husband Mike; seven nieces and nephews; eleven great-nieces and great-nephews; his dear friend Butch Segers; and a host of extended family and friends.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Patty Barnes; Christopher Barnes, Jessica Cole and his cherished dog, Felix Alexander Barnes.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 24th, at 2:00 p.m. at Toad Suck Park, 93 Park Road, Bigelow, Arkansas.

The family request that in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to St. Jude's https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude or Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute at carti.com/foundation/ways-to-give/

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Upcoming Events

Aug

24

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Toad Suck Park

93 Park Road, Bigelow, AR 72016

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