Jack Barnes Obituary Jack Barnes, 97, of Lubbock went to live with Our Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Services will be at Lubbock Primitive Baptist Church on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 2:00 pm with Elder Kenny Vennable officiating. Funeral arrangements are by Agape Funeral Chapel with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Jack was born September 1, 1919 in Fisher County, Texas to Avery and Vevie Barnes. Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army on February 12, 1941. He received training in Fort Benning, Georgia and served under General George Patton in the 2nd Armored Division as a half-track driver. Jack was involved in battles and campaigns in Algeria, French Morocco, Sicily, Palermo, Italy, Utah Beach in Normandy, France (D-Day +3), North France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. He was the recipient of the E A M E (Europe Africa Middle East) Campaign Ribbon, American Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Purple Heart medal. Upon his Honorable Discharge in June, 1945, he returned home to marry the love of his life, Uta Wyatt, on July 3, 1945 in Sweetwater, Texas. He began his career in Plainview, Texas in the bakery business as a bread salesman, working his way up to supervisor in a bakery in Lubbock, Texas, and ultimately owning a bakery in Roswell, New Mexico. Later, he and Uta returned to Lubbock and purchased The Work Boot, where he worked until his retirement. Jack enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and visiting with family and friends. Jack never met a stranger. His happiest times were spent helping others. Jack was a member of the Lubbock Primitive Baptist Church. Jack is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Uta Wyatt Barnes; two brothers, A.L. Barnes and Cecil Barnes; and one sister, Lunette Barnes Goforth. He is survived by nieces LaDonna Teichelman, Laurie Booth, Robin Hicks, Sharon Ann Goen; and nephew Steaven Wyatt; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all the doctors and medical staff who provided care and comfort to Jack. Thank you to his many friends for their faithful visits. The family will be forever grateful to special friends Sue Brown and the late Sonny Brown for their devoted dedication to loving and caring for Jack. Services

Funeral Service Thursday September 29, 2016 2:00 PM Primitive Baptist Church 4401 North University Lubbock, tx

Interment following funeral service Thursday September 29, 2016 Resthaven Memorial Park Lubbock, Texas