Truman Henry Barnes, December 14, 1929 — January 24, 2019

Truman Henry Barnes December 14, 1929 – January 24, 2019 Share this obituary Send Sympathy Gifts View/Sign Guest Book| Send Private Condolences| Send Sympathy Card Truman Henry Barnes, age 89 of Purcell, passed away in his home on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Truman was born December 14, 1929 in Boise City, OK. He was the third of five children born to John Henry and Bertha (Reeve) Barnes.

He spent his school years in Boise City and two years in the army stationed at Fort Sill in Lawton, OK. On September 25, 1953 he married Wanda Faye Cavnar. They made their home in Boise City where three children were born, Coen, Robin and Ryan.

The family moved to Waukomis, OK in 1970 where Truman pursued a math degree while working as a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Truman retired after 35 years with the Postal Service and began a new career teaching high school math. He taught at Hennessey, Chisholm and Oklahoma Bible Academy for 25 years and retired again at the age of 80.

In 2010, Truman and Wanda moved to Purcell to be close to family. Truman was a faithful husband, committed father, helpful grandfather and proud great-grandfather. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Washington, OK.

He was preceded in death by: His wife – Wanda Daughter – Robin Barnes Grandson – Clint Barnes Parents – John and Bertha Barnes Sister – Lois Burton Brothers – Walter, Kenneth and Roger Barnes Truman leaves behind: Sons – Coen Barnes and wife Susan of Washington Ryan Barnes and wife Jennifer of Leander, TX Grandchildren – Lance Barnes and wife Keri of Washington Chase Barnes of Washington Brittaney Jones and husband Quincy of Canton, OH Devin Kyle of McAlester, OK Blayke Kyle of Washington Channa Barnes, Talee Barnes, Keegan Barnes, and Jerzie Barnes all of Leander, TX. Seven great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and a plethora of family and friends. SERVICES Funeral Service Monday, January 28, 2019 10:00 AM Washington First Baptist Church 100 S. Main Washington, Oklahoma 73093 Get Directions on Google Maps Memorials may be made to the Clint Barnes Benevolence Fund % of Washington First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 86, Washington, OK, 73093.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 P.M. Sunday at Wilson-Little Funeral Home.

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