Stephen Richard “Rick” Barnes, 73, of Bardstown, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at Flaget Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 3, 1950. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and farming. He was a member of the Bardstown Moose Lodge and was a part of the 1967 Class A Kentucky football state champions.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Richard “Rod” Barnes and Grace Shelburne Barnes; his maternal grandparents, Fred Shelburne and Lucille Shelburne; his paternal grandparents, Samuel G. Barnes and Dessie H. Barnes; and a special niece, Leigh Anne Spalding.
He is survived by one daughter, Haley Jo Barnes (Michael); one son, Ryan Richard Barnes; two sisters, Barbie B. (Robert K.) Downs, and Betsy B. Dodd; three grandchildren, Chandler Trae (Savana) Barnes, Rylee Kathryn Barnes, and William Richard Hamilton; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at Barlow Funeral Home, with a bereavement meal to follow at the Bardstown Moose Lodge for all friends and family.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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