Robert Barnes Obituary

I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Coach Barnes. I would see him at the girls games (because Debbie and the other girls that played in sports). We shared grand childrens pictures at Dillons. He will be missed by all who knew him. The family is in my prayers.

Thank you for always taking the time to listen and then teach us about science, life, sports, what ever it was that you felt we needed. You always made the time for your students. The impact that you made will live on through the lives of your students. Thank you Coach Barnes!

Wonderful teacher, coach and a kind hearted man! You'll be missed coach Barnes.

He will be missed! He and Shawn can now catch up.

7th grade basketball at Reed, first place. Freshman basketball at HHS, first place. You were our coach, our friend, and the coach we all wanted to play for. Many years later, we all would buy stamps at the Dillons store hoping to see you there, buy our stamps, but most importantly, to have a short visit with you.
Lindy Snider, HHS class of '76.

One of my favorite teachers. He was gentle and firm and always encouraging.

Our sincere thoughts & prayers go out to you Ms.Mary Jane Barnes & family. We miss you and love you. Hugs wrapped in prayers. Sincerely, Lullel & Lisa (Vote) Hickman and family (Marion C. Early High School Classes of 1980 & 84)

Prayers to all who knew and loved Coach Barnes. He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed. I for one would not be the same without his smiling face and true fairness that he bestowed upon every student as well as anyone he ever came into contact with. Coach Barnes, you will be truely missed, but always remembered.

Coach just wasn't a Coach or a teacher, he was also a friend to his students. I got to see alot of Coach when he worked with my Husband at Dillons for many years & he was just as cheerful there as he was at school. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

We are all truly blessed that Coach was a part of our lives. Thank you for being a great teacher, coach and, person.

So sorry for your loss

Coach always had a smile, story and a scolding for any rowdy teens at Dillons. Guess you couldn't stop a good teacher! He always got a kick out of the fact his old students still called him Coach when they came in the store! He was a pleasure and will be missed!

He was Coach even when he worked at Dillons and he really got a kick outta that. He was a pretty nice guy, always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. Sometimes reverted back into a teacher at the store to yell at teens! : ) He was a pleasure! Miss you Coach!

So many things could be said but he was a great person!

I, like so many Hillcrest students, had Coach Barnes for Biology my freshman year. He was a very kind, patient teacher and had a very healthy sense of humor. He will be missed.

Coach Barnes, you will be missed. You will probably never know how many lives you influenced. You will never be forgotten by any of us. Prayers for your family during this difficult time.

Thanks for being the BEST biology teacher ever....He really did care :)
My thoughts and prayers are with your family..

One of my very favorite teachers.....He touched a lot of lives! Our thoughts prayers go out to the his family and friends...

Sorry to hear of the loss of great teacher! I had Mr. Barnes at Hillcrest High, and often visited with him at Dillons when he was there. My condolences to the family.

Mr. Barnes was one of my best teachers. Always loved that I could still visit with him at Dillons too. He will be missed.He made a mark on my life...Thanks for being a great teacher and coach. Tammy Thorn Stafford

Was one of the kindest and best teachers I had at Hillcrest.Was always smiling every time I went to Dillons. You will definitely be missed.

i loved him as a coach a teacher and a man that would listen to all my problems.school was always fun to go to cause i couldnt wait to see coach that day .love you with all my heart please have a safe trip home .see yah soon coach ..scott wells

Thank you for the smiles even when you were being stern.

Coach You will be missed. Thank you for the part of my life You made better by being my teacher!! Rest in peace.

Coach Barnes was a good man who touched many lives at Hillcrest - he will not be forgotten. Prayers to the family as they face this difficult time.

Coach, you were a great man. I learned a lot from you. God bless you and your family. Your student and athlete - 1979 to 1982 HHS

A true inspiration to students. His love for learning was contagious as was his smile! Was great to have him as a science teacher.....Class of 1995

A true teacher who loved to help you understand what he was teaching. He took the time with each student to make sure you were not "left behind." I wish his family peace in knowing he touched the lives of all he taught.

Coach barnes was an amazing teacher my thoughts an prayers go out 2 his family

The world has lost a great person in all ways in life....Prayers for all the family in there time of need....

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Will never forget Coach Barnes...he was a great teacher during my time that I had with him at Hillcrest and later it was always good seeing him at Dillon's. May he rest in peace.

I truly enjoyed Coach Barnes Biology class. My prayers are with his family and friends.

I really enjoyed having Couch as a teacher and later on working with him at Dillons .

Coach Barnes was a great teacher and wonderful person. Always truly cared how you were and willing to help! He will be missed.

Thank you, for all you taught us. You never gave up on us."Thanks for the memories."

He touched many lives and led young people to brighter futures! Truly a great man!

Coach Barnes was a super teacher and even later after school when I'd see him and Dillions he remebered me always with a smile on his face I will miss him much!