Wm. David "Dave" Barnes

1942 - 2025

Wm. David "Dave" Barnes, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his residence.

Born July 17, 1942 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Mansford Barnes and Thelma M. (Collins) Barnes.

He married Mabel (Dean) Barnes on September 20, 1959, and she preceded him on July 5, 2021.

Survivors include 5 children- William D. Barnes II (Jayne) of Shelbyville, Mark D. Barnes of Shelbyville, Kimberly B. Brown (Tab) of Shelbyville, Anissa M. "Buffy" Powers (Jeffery) of Blue Ridge, Amy R. Price (Mark) of Shelbyville; brother Timothy J. Barnes (Dixie) of Shelbyville; 14 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse, and a son Christopher Barnes.

Mr. Barnes was a lifelong resident of this area, and graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1960. He had worked at Shelby County Co-Op, retiring after over 50 years of service. He was a member of Vine Street Methodist Church, and honorary board member of Manlove Park/Fayette Conservation Club, and was a lifelong NRA member.

Dave was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed camping, vacationing with his wife, and the many years that he coached girl's softball. He dearly loved his family and grandchildren. He loved the Co-Op and all the years that he worked there.

Funeral services will be 12:00 noon on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Rev. Dennis Hirschauer officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jennings County. Friends may call on Thursday evening, March 13, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeand son.com.