Jack "Jackie" E. Barnes

Jack E. "Jackie" Barnes of Gilmer passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in Longview. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Croley Funeral of Gilmer. Masonic graveside rites will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Park, with Bro David Mayhan officiating.

Jackie was born on December 7, 1942 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Jimmie and Leah McBee Barnes. He worked as a line supervisor for Upshur Rural Electric, retiring after 45 years. He was of the Baptist faith, and a member and past master of the Bethesda Masonic Lodge, #142 A.F + A.M in Gilmer. He was a member and past president of the East Texas Lazy 8’s, and past president of the Autumn Trails Model A Club.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Ann (McKinley) Barnes of Gilmer; son, Tony Barnes and wife Adra of Gilmer; brothers, Clifford Barnes of Gilmer, Don Barnes and wife Maria of Gilmer, Jimmie Barnes of Gilmer; sisters, Jane Hudson and husband Gary of Bossier City, LA., Linda Teague and husband Dwight of Jasper; two grandchildren, Jerad Barnes and wife Michele, Alex Willis and husband Michael; six great-grandchildren, Mason Barnes, Colton Mullins, Maddux Barnes, Merritt Barnes, Hadley Barnes, Ellie Willis; brother-in-law, Melvin Loyd of Gilmer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jackie was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brian Keith Barnes; and a sister, Bonnie Loyd.