Gary "Bug" Barnes' Obituary
Mr. Gary Laverne “Bug” Barnes, age 53, passed away in Muskegon on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 with his closest friends and family by his side. He was born in Muskegon on February 4, 1970 to Lenis and Sharon (Johnson) Barnes. Gary was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He was skilled in playing cards, dice, horseshoes, basketball, and always had good luck playing Keno. Gary will be remembered for being a kind, loving, generous man, and a good father. He is survived by his wife, Amy (Alsteen) Barnes; three children, Daniel Barnes, Shane Barnes, and Anna Barnes; granddaughter, Kida Rose; mother, Sharon Vickers; sister, Holly (Ron) Ellison and brother, Brian Barnes. He was preceded in death by his father, Lenis Barnes. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, January 11, 2024 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. MEMORIALS in memory of Gary may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Foundation. You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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