Larry Barnes

Larry D. Barnes, 84, of rural Winchester passed peacefully from this Earth on Dec. 31, 2024.

He was born in Winchester, July 21, 1940, to Charles A. (Charlie) Barnes and Naomi R Geeding Shockney. Larry spent most of his life in Randolph County. He was a 1959 graduate of White River High School where he served as the president of his FFA chapter his senior year. 

On Aug. 11, 1962, he married Marlene Ayres. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage and Marlene survives. Together they raised their family with horses, love and laughter.

Larry also served his country. He enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard in April 28, 1963. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He had six months of active duty. Then he was on reserve service until discharge on Nov. 15, 1968.

Larry was the second-generation owner of Barnes Sewer & Septic. He assumed ownership of the business upon the death of his father Charlie Barnes in spring 1986. With that he envisioned the need for portable restrooms service to greater Randolph County and many surrounding counties. His daughter Shawnda and her family continue to serve these communities as the third-generation owners of the family business.

Larry was a member of the UA Local 440 and a life member of Winchester Masonic Lodge #56 F & A Masons. He also was a member of the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite.

Larry is survived by his children Shawnda (Robert) Bond and Dr. Andrea Barnes-Sinnamon (Lynn Fisher); and four grandchildren, Austin Bond (Wylie), Brooke Bond (Dustin Schneider), Naomi Sinnamon and Eli Sinnamon; two great-grandchildren, Weston and Allison; one brother, Ed Shockney of Fort Collins, Colorado; and one sister, Jana Barnes of Winchester. 

Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. at the Winchester Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Franklin St., Winchester, Indiana. Burial will be held in Fountain Park Cemetery, Winchester, Indiana, with Pastor Steve Conner officiating.

Larry always wanted FFA members to have an FFA Jacket, even if they could not afford one. So, per Larry’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the FFA Blue Jacket Fund in Memory of Larry Barnes. Contributions may be made through the Community Foundation of Randolph County, 120 W. Washington St., Winchester, IN 47394, or randolphdountyfoundation.org.

The family would also like to extend its appreciation to Keystone Hospice and Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Center in their time of need.

Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries – Farmland Chapel.