Donald K Barnes, 61, of Walton, passed away Monday evening, April 18, 2022, at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, following a short illness.
Don was born on July 16, 1960 in Walton, the son of the late Donald R. and Sharon (Sherman) Barnes. On June 20, 1998 he married the former LaVonne Oliver. He worked as a tree trimmer for Lewis Tree Service of Rochester and was a member of IBEW Local 1249. In his spare time he enjoyed watching NASCAR, listening to all kinds of music, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and children at family gatherings.
Don is survived by his loving family, his wife LaVonne of Walton; his children Matthew (Jessica) Barnes of Walton, Nicholas (Brandi) Barnes of Delhi, Jared Barnes of Delhi, Angela Mitchell of Bainbridge, Stephanie (John) Mitchell of Florida, and Thomas (Breanna) Mitchell of Albany; grandchildren Samantha, Olivia, MacKenzie, Maddison, Haven, Alyssa, Charisma, Nick Jr., Tyler, Braylynn, Ava, Lexi, Aubrey, Jaxon, Johnny, and Jade; brother Mark Barnes of Walton and sister Serena (Jim) Tompkins of Walton; a niece Sheena, nephews Dustin, Ethan, Jesse, and Raylan; and special friend Andrew “Pug” Mackle.
Friends and family called Friday April 22, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton. Burial followed at Walton Cemetery.
It was Don’s hope that his friends and relatives not to sit by sad but be happy for his friendship and celebrate his life and times.
Memorial contributions in Donald’s memory may be made to Heart of the Catskills Humane Society, 46640 State Highway10, Delhi, NY 13753 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.courtneyfh.com.
