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Obituary for Ovid Barnes
Ovid Barnes, age 88, of Eddyville, Illinois passed away June 14, 2016 at Saline Care Center in Harrisburg, Illinois. He was born June 23, 1927 in Vigo County, IN to Algan and Ola (Allison) Barnes. Ovid married Bertha Williams on October 1, 1949 and she preceded him in death on February 2, 1999. He was a U.S. ARMY and WW II veteran. Ovid worked as a truck driver for Interstate Motor Freight System, worked for the U.S. Forest Service, and was a former member of Teamsters Local 135 in Indianapolis, IN. After retirement, Ovid owned and operated Barnes Small Engine Repair Shop in Eddyville, IL. He was a member of New Home Church. Work was his hobby. Ovid is survived by two sons, Doug Barnes of Martinsville, IN, Steve Barnes of Columbus, OH; daughter, Denise Threet and husband Doug of Eddyville, IL; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters. Funeral service will be 10:00 am on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville, IL. Interment will follow the service at New Home Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: VFW Post 9227 PO Box 6 Golconda, Illinois 62938
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