Kenneth Gordon Barnes, 76 of Fordyce died Friday October 14, 2022. Born August 20, 1946, he was a son of the late Dewey Joshua Barnes and Gertrude Clyde Barnes. He was a retired logger, a US Marine Veteran, serving in Vietnam, and a charter member of the Cooterneck Volunteer Fire Department.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Pam Barnes of Fordyce; three sons, Ray Barnes (Vickie) of Fordyce, Allen Barnes (Janery) of Sheridan, Brian Barnes (Amanda) of Fordyce; one brother, Joe Barnes (Barbara) of Fordyce, one sister, Linda G. Barnes of Hurricane, UT; five grandchildren, Whitney Edmonson, Hayden Barnes, Jenna Barnes, Jodi Barnes, Katie Mae Barnes; three great grandchildren, Kasson Edmonson, Owen Edmonson, Berkley Rae Barnes and a host of friends.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday October 17, 2022 at Barnes Cemetery with Rev. Scott Smith officiating. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Zion Baptist Church, Moro Creek Chapter of Ducks Unlimited or any other wildlife organization. To sign the online register visit
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