Ralph Barnes Obituary
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Mr. Barnes was born in Frankfort on December 22, 1937, to the late William Thomas Barnes and Elizabeth Josephine Wood Gravitt. He retired as a supervisor from the Kentucky Finance Cabinet Division of Printing.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis Barnes; daughter, Debbie Phillips; sons, Mark Barnes and Johnny Barnes (Sandy); and by one special granddaughter, Magen Reader.
Serving as pallbearers will be Terry Woolums, Lee Shryock, Joey Phillips, Carroll Cardwell, Mark Barnes, and Johnny Barnes.
Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Paul and Connie
October 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Paul was just talking about how he would e like to see Doug. Prayers for the family
Paul and Connie Dean
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