Mark Barnes
September 20, 1954 ~ May 2, 2017
Mark Carton Barnes, 62, of Cedar Rapids, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, by Celebrant Roseann Wiley Hayek. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his sons, Jeremy (Melinda) Barnes of Atoka, Tennessee and Coady (Cindy) Barnes of Nettleton, Mississippi; sister, Rochelle Barnes of Sealy, Texas; brother, Steve Barnes of Tacoma, Washington; second mother, Virginia Barnes of Lacey, Washington; eight grandchildren, Jeremy, Rachel, Cynthia, Zach, Ariel, Lacy, Logan, and Ryan; great granddaughter, Addy; uncle, Larry Barnes; and several cousins.
Mark was born on September 20, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Roy E. Barnes Jr. and Mary Evelyn (Leeper) Barnes. He enjoyed biking around town, Native American artwork and caring for animals, especially his pet birds. Mark spent most of his life living in Cedar Rapids except for a few years when he lived with his sister in Hawaii. He will be remembered for being a loving son and proud father of his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army.
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Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. Tears dry, smiles fade, but the memories live forever. It is with much sadness to hear of Mark passing. I pray for God’s comfort and peace be with the Barnes family.
Christina Brown
I wish all lives could be special. He was very special in his own way. He would give you anything he had. Now his spirit is among us watching over. His life will be in our hearts for ever. Smile on for him.
My Brother will forever be missed and loved…Soar with the Eagles Mark your Care and love for birds was a big part of your life. Now when I see birds in flite I will think of you .with joy and happiness for the freedom you now have….
My Brother Mark Barnes Will be Forever missed…