Joe Michael Barnes

Joe Michael “Mike” Barnes, 72 of Benton, AR died Wednesday October 19, 2022. He was born February 20, 1950 to the late W.T. “Bill” Barnes and Clarice Steelman Barnes. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Barnes.
Mike was born and raised in Fordyce, AR. He later joined the US Marine Corp and served from 1968-1970 and later worked for D.J. Barnes Lumber and Fordyce Picture Frame for several years. He later moved to Benton, AR where he and his wife resided for the last 24 years. Mike worked for Safelite Auto Glass in Little Rock until retiring in 2007.
Mike is survived by his wife, Susan Barnes of Benton; three sons, Christopher Barnes of Fordyce, Cory Barnes of Benton, and Casey Barnes of Little Rock; two step-sons, Jason Farrer of Rison and Nicholas Farrer of Fayetteville; six grandchildren, Connor Barnes, Emma Barnes, Monroe Barnes, Paisley Barnes, Savannah Barnes, and Charlotte Barnes; two step grandchildren, David Farrer and Daniel Farrer; one brother, Mark Barnes of Fordyce.
Graveside services will be Friday, October 21, 2022 at 2PM at Barnes Cemetery with Rev. Rusty Ross officiating. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce.