Leland Ray Barnes

April 23, 2020

Leland Ray Barnes was born on November 20, 1933 to Ernest and Leta Barnes and passed away peacefully on April 23, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Doris, his brother Wendell and sister Mary Barnes Stringer. He is survived by his daughter, Leasha Booker, his sons Daren and Ty Barnes, and youngest daughter Shana Barnes. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Tara Booker Williford and great-grandchildren Landon and Leah, grandson Tiger Booker and Gena and great-granddaughters Addy and Avie, grandson Eric Barnes and great-grandsons Noah and Drew, grandson David Barnes, and granddaughters Skyler and Lilyanne Skidmore. He is also survived by his brothers Darrell (Vivian), David (Nancy) and Jim and his sister Zelma along with many nieces and nephews.

Leland spent his early years in St. Louis, Missouri. The family moved to Willow Springs, Missouri where he attended the Willow Springs School District. After graduation, he married Doris Eidson and they began their life in Willow Springs where he began his long career with the Missouri Department of Transportation. The family moved to Houston, Missouri in 1963 where he later retired after many years serving the department. He and Doris attended the First Baptist Church in Houston until they moved to Nixa, Missouri in 2005 and enjoyed attending Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Springfield, Missouri.

Leland was an avid golfer and spent many days on Houston’s golf courses. Their move to Nixa provided more golfing as they made their home at Fremont Hills where they enjoyed family, friends and neighbors. Due to health issues, Leland and Doris moved to Georgia and lived with their daughter until their passing.

He loved his family and had many years of laughter and celebrations with them. He will be missed by all that knew him

No services are planned at this time. Donations can be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region http://www.hpccr.org .

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  • ZELMA BARNES DALE -MacCONNELL

    Leland Ray I miss you more than tears can showG. I am bound for the promised land and because my 90 yrs have been very good to me I'll be seeing you in GOD'S CHOSEN TIME. LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY "TEARING HEART". your sister, Zelma Louise

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  • Becky Livingston

    So sorry to hear of Mr.Barnes’ death. We have missed him but I am confident that you enjoyed having him close to you there. Our prayers are with you all during this time.
    BDL

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  • Keith and Anita Pennington

    Leland was Keith’s best friend and best man at our wedding. They worked together at the RC Plant and later summer jobs for the highway department. When he moved to Nixa they were together a lot. We shall miss him deeply. ?

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  • Brad and Becky Eidson

    So sad to hear of Leland’s passing. We have many fond memories of Leland and Doris June. Sympathy and love to the Barnes family.

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  • Martha Searcy Welsh

    I was so sorry to read of Leland's passing. He and Doris June were often visitors at our house with my sister, Sammy. Remembering times that make me smile.

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  • Donna Eidson Graves

    I am Doris' first cousin and I am sad to learn of Leland's passing. I remember family gatherings where the cousins attended and always enjoyed time spent with Doris and Leland. Much sympathy is sent your way

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  • LeAnn Edington

    Prayers for your family, pleasant memories of Leland and Doris as I grew up. They are rejoicing together in heaven!

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