Terry Barnes Obituary

Terry Lewis Barnes

Terry Lewis Barnes, 76, of Findlay, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Terry was born March 6, 1948, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late Charles D. Barnes and Susan H. Barnes.

Terry served as a Fire Control Technician in the U.S. Navy from Sept. 5, 1967, to June 5, 1973. During his time in the Navy, he served aboard the USS Theodore E. Chandler (DD-717) and the USS Wiltsie (DD-716). He also served in the Vietnam Conflict and was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal, among many other honors.

Terry was deeply passionate about boating and spending summers with his family at Lake Cumberland. He had a keen interest in collecting guns and enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including motorcycles, woodworking, and tinkering. Above all, he adored his grandchildren, taking immense pride in their achievements and enjoyed spoiling them at every opportunity.

Terry is survived by his wife, Doris (Nettles) Barnes; his two sons, Charles T. Barnes (Kandice Bluhm Barnes) and David A. Barnes (Chelsea Gossman Barnes); five grandchildren, Audrey S. Barnes, Cameron T. Barnes, Courtney S. Barnes, Rylee J. Barnes and Bekka R. Barnes. He is also survived by his five sisters, Sandy Mancini, Dorsey (Thomas) Solich, Carol (Jim) Howard, Sheryl (Ed) Eichenlaub, and Sue (Kevin) Kurta; as well as 14 nieces and nephews.

Terry was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Sherry K. Barnes; and brother-in-law, Paul Mancini.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, PA, 15110, 412-466-3300, where a Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Military Honors.