Jim Barnes, 74 of Republic passed away Wednesday July 1, 2015. He was born March 14, 1941 to Robert Lee and Kate Williams Barnes in Aurora, MO. Jim married Carolyn Batzel in 1967 in Springfield, MO, she preceded him in death in 1974. He then married Martha Overturf in 1976 and she also preceded him in death in 2006. Jim was a member of the Kansas Expressway Church of Christ. He was a salesman for Amsoil and had retired from BNSF railroad.

Jim was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ruel and 2 sisters, Holly Delo and Ellen Heasley. He is survived by a daughter Clarindia Barnes, a son Darrell Barnes, 3 brothers Lynn (Nancy) Barnes, Van (Barbara) Barnes and Kenneth (Kathryn) Barnes, 2 sisters Chloe Gaddis and Georgia Tucker and a granddaughter, Lauren Barnes and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 5 to 7 pm at Klingner-Cope at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Highway EE, Springfield, MO 65802. The funeral service will be Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 10 am at the funeral home with Minister Ray Sullins officiating. Interment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

Family has requested donations be made in Jim''s name to the Fair Haven Children''s Home, 3132 N. Fair Haven Loop, Strafford, MO 65757.