Kelly Milton Barnes, 70, a resident of Cape Coral, formerly of Ft. Myers and Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in Cape Coral. He was born on October 8, 1949 in Indianapolis, IN to Kelly and Sarah (Sally) Barnes, now deceased.
Kelly is of the Mormon faith. He served in the United States Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. Kelly graduated from the Mid-American College of Funeral Service and spent most of his life as a funeral director in the Central Florida area and was a wrestling official with the Florida High School Athletic Association. He was an active member in the Masonic organizations; he was a Past Master of Ancient Landmark and Past Worthy Patron of Lynhurst Chapter #505 both in Indianapolis, IN, and Past Royal Patron of Sentry Court #58 in Tampa, FL. He had many hobbies, to include; archery, bowling, scuba diving, building model planes, leather and wood working, cheering for the Indianapolis Colts, and most of all motorcycle riding.
He is survived by his two loving sons, Kelly J. Barnes (Melissa) of Grovetown, GA and Aaron Barnes of Auburndale, FL; one sister Sandra Norris (Mike) of Loogootee, IN; two brothers, Carl Barnes (Donna) of Longwood, FL and Daryll Barnes (Lynn) of St. Joseph Michigan; four grandchildren, Kaytlin, Alyssa, Jakob and Cooper; several nieces and nephews as well as Harley, Twin Cam and Evo, his beloved dogs.
A graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Indianapolis, IN.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests submitting donations in memoriam to charitable organizations supporting first responders and veterans.