Attended Elyria High School & earned his Associate's Degree from ITT Tech. He held management positions for various retail stores & most recently worked as a dispatcher. He also liked to read. An avid video gamer & especially loved role-playing games & enjoyed spending time with his friends & family. Survived by his parents James B. & Harriet Barnes (nee Stout); sister Jeannette Barnes; aunt Sarah Jean Barnes and uncle Robert C. Barnes (Patricia).