Harlyn Hilton Barnes

Harlyn Hilton Barnes obituary, Paducah, KY

Harlyn Hilton Barnes

Harlyn Barnes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughes Funeral Home - Paducah on Jul. 22, 2025.

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Harlyn Hilton Barnes, 86, of Paducah passed away at 9:10 AM on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation in Paducah.
Mr. Barnes was an Owner of H.B. and R.B. Trucking and he was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Rosie Barnes of Paducah; one son, "Gene" Barnes and wife Jean Ann of Sharpe; one daughter-in-law, Michelle Barnes of Trenton, OH; two sisters, Evonia Hughes of Paducah, Ronnie (George) Hodges of Elva, KY; three half-brothers, Leslie Brookins, Steve Brookins, Keith Brookins all of Detroit, MI; one half-sister, Patricia Brookins of Detroit, MI; four grandchildren, Cody Seth Barnes, Taylor Suzanne Barnes, Savannah Roseann Barnes, Sierra Nicole Barnes; one great-granddaughter, Lennon Rose Sweat; two nieces, Rene Stamper, Shannon Fuller; one nephew, Dane Hodges.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hilton Milton Barnes; mother, Mildred (Baker) Brookins; stepmother, Katherine Barnes; son, Gregory Dale Barnes; sister, Wanda Stamper; brother-in-law, Bobby Stamper.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Hughes Funeral Home in Paducah with Dane Hodges officiating. Burial will follow at Wallace Cemetery in Symsonia.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the funeral home.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.
Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
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