Kennie Joe Barnes passed from this life Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the age of 59. He was born August 29, 1963 in Hugo, OK.
Kennie worked at Tyson Food for thirty years and served on the Holly Creek Volunteer Fire Department for twenty years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and taking care of his animals. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Rosa Barnes; brothers, Jesse Barnes, Ray Barnes and Richard Barnes; sisters, Francis Brewer and Mary Tadlock.
Kennie leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Daphner Barnes of the home; children, Lloyd Mergel (Miranda “Meme”), Amber Kessler (Matt) of Holly Creek, Jesse Mergel Jr. (Susan) of Golden; brother, Wayne Barnes of Idabel, Henry Barnes of Idabel, Luther Barnes (Gail) of Broken Bow; sister, Jewel New; brothers-in-law, Paul Cleckler (Chantea) of Rufe, Dwayne Cleckler of Broken Bow; grandchildren, Zackery Mergel, Brier Kessler, Clayton Kessler, Aubrey Kessler, Rilee Mergel and Nevaeh White; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A Memorial Service is set for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Bunch-Singleton Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow, OK with Keyshod Baker officiating.
A meal will be served at the home for family and friends following the service.
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