Eugene D. Barnes, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away at 11:07 am, Friday, June 25, 2010 in Hospice House of South Bend. Eugene was born on December 17, 1923 in Plymouth, IN to the late Fidella (Brentell) and Jasper Barnes. On February 23, 1952 in Hungarian Presbyterian Church, he married Wilma Gyori.
He is survived by his loving wife, Wilma and three children, Deborah Grimes of Elkhart, Jack Barnes of South Bend and Jeffery Barnes of Elkhart; three grandchildren, Jeremy, Bryan, and Kathleen Barnes and one great granddaughter, Kyara Barnes. He is also survived by two sisters, Betty Kryder of Granger and Mary Lou (Vern) Kryder of South Bend and a sister in law, Marion Barnes of New Carlisle, IN. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dean and Larry Barnes.
Eugene graduated from Adams High School before joining the military. He proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army Air Corps and became discharged in 1945. He worked for many years at Circle Lumber Yard and retired in 1987. He was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church, South Bend and the American Legion Post 303. He will be remembered for his love of camping and NASCAR racing.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Monday, June 28, 2010 in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola with two hours of visitation prior to the service. Burial will take place in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola with military honors.

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