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Samuel (Sam) Barnes

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Sammy (Sam) Barnes, 77, of Alexander, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his home. Sam was born June 23, 1940 in Moorefield, Arkansas to Gerald and Ruth Barnes. He graduated from Little Rock Tech in 1958. On March 4, 1961 he married the former Jean Hester. Sam was a former Benton Police Officer and Fleet Manager for Bale Chevrolet. He enjoyed working and never met a stranger. He spent countless hours in his workshop where he made numerous valuable pieces for his family to treasure. He also enjoyed fishing, coin collecting and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Ruth Barnes. Sam is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean (Hester) Barnes, son, Jerry Barnes (Alexander, Ark.) his daughter, Karen (Barnes) Smith and son-in-law, Joel Smith (Bryant, Ark.); three grandchildren, Sara Coker (Fayetteville, Ark.), Brandon Smith (Portland, Ore.) and Sydney Smith (Denver, Colo.), brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Edwin and Linda Hester. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, October 30 at Ashby Funeral Home, 108 W Narroway St., Benton, Ark. with Reverend Kim Hammer officiating. Burial will follow at Forrest Hills Cemetery, 10200 AR-5, Alexander, Ark. Visitation will be Sunday, October 29 from 6 until 8 p.m., at the funeral home. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Published October 28, 2017

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