Leroy Barnes, 85, of Blytheville, AR, passed away July 25, 2024, in Gosnell, AR.
He was born December 29, 1938, to the late Thomas Lloyd and Loretta Wade in South Bend, IN.

Leroy was an Army veteran and was a member of the Solid Rock Church in Blytheville, AR. He worked as a machinist up until his retirement.

In addistion to his parents, Thomas Lloyd and Loretta Wade, Leroy was preceded in death by one son, Gerald Harvell and one daughter, Donna Marie Barnes, two brothers, James Henry Barnes, and Willie Lloyd, two sisters, Leota Barnes, and Vickie Graves.

Leroy leaves to cherish his memory to his wife, Betty Barnes of Blytheville, AR, two sons, Deginald (Jackie) Williams of South Bernd, IN, and James Esters of Milwaukee, WI, two daughters, Bernita (Adrian) Webb of Blytheville, AR, and Crystal Esters of Milwaukee, WI, one brother, Gregory Lloyd, and one sister Claretta Lloyd, as well as 12 step-children, a host of grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, three brother-n-laws, and four sister-n-laws.

Services for Leroy Barnes will be announced at a later time.

Wilson Funeral Home in Blytheville, AR, will be in charge of the arrangements