OBITUARY

Oliver Richardson Barnes

1920-2017

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ALBA-A funeral service for Oliver Richardson Barnes, 96, Alba, was held April 4 at First Baptist Church, Alba, with Kelly Burton officiating.

Burial followed in Stepp-Barnes Cemetery, Weatherford.

Mr. Barnes died March 31, 2017, at his residence. He was born October 26, 1920, in Chattanooga, Oklahoma to the late Jake and Regina Barnes. He graduated from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth and served in the Navy during WWII and was involved in Christian Volunteer Builders.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ina Mae Barns; brothers, Lawrence and Don Barnes and sister, Lola Pearl Mefford.

Survivors include his son, Larry Barnes, Alba; three grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.