Jon Barnes, age 70, passed away on October 24, 2014 after a short illness at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Jon briefly resided at The Marietta Center assisted living in Marietta, Ohio. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jon Barnes was a lifelong resident of Marietta. He was born June 5, 1944 to Gibson C. Barnes and Laure Bougamont. He is survived by his two brothers and three sisters; (brother) Ted and Cynthia Barnes, (sister) Sue and Tom Upright, (brother) Tim and Connie Barnes, (sister) Jan and Scotty Hamilton, (sister) Joy and Mike Durnell. He was blessed with 21 nieces and nephews and 41 great nieces and nephews. Nothing gave him more joy than spending time with them. He spent many years involved in flying, farming, horticulture and he had many life long friends. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Please send special thanks and memorial donations to Marietta Home Health & Hospice 450 Pike St., Marietta, Ohio, 45750. http://www.mmhospital.org.
Roberts Funeral Home-East Lawn Chapel are handling the arrangements. Online tributes may be made to www.robertsfuneralhome.com.