Thomas James Barnes, resident of Kirby Pines Retirement Community in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away in hospice care on May 22, 2021 at the age of 94. He was born on October 2, 1926 in McCaulley, Texas to Ernest and Corinne Barnes, and spent most of his life in Tyler and Houston, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, enlisted for an additional six years in the U.S. Army National Guard, and retired from the Exxon Corporation in 1986. James enjoyed bass fishing, watching classic Western movies, and playing Texas 42 with friends and family. During his lifetime, he served in local Southern Baptist churches as deacon, youth worker, choir member, and Bible class teacher. He remained active in church for as long as he was physically able.
James was preceded in death earlier this year by his wife of 75 years, Martha June Barnes, and is survived by his son James Mark Barnes (Susan), brother Jack Edward Barnes (Maxine), and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will be at the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.
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