BARNES, Simon D. - Putnam

Born April 7, 1864, in Sharpsville, Kentucky, died December 24, 1933, age 69 years 8months and 17 days. He was the third son of William D and Almyica Barnes. He married Ina Call October 23, 1889. Three Children born to them; Jessie Emun, William Ashley and Frank. Two brothers; George Barnes and Robert Barnes and a Sister Mrs. Bessie Coffman.The family lived on a part of the Barnes homestead farm until failing health necessitated his moving to Roachdale in the fall of 1914. He served as director of the Roachdale Bank for about twenty five years, where he gained the reputation of being a sound business man. His code of ethics always demanded honesty and fairness. Mrs. Barnes host of friends attests to his winning personality and fine manhood. At age 69, years, 8 months and 17 days, Sunday December 24, in the afternoon, he passed on to his reward at the call of our Lord and Savior. - thanks so much to Marilyn W for all the RT obituaries