Robert William Barnes, 61, of Beaver Dam, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013. He was born July 29, 1951, in Rochester, N.Y., son of Velma Evelyn Rayer and the late Wendell Maynard Barnes.
Bob served in the U.S. Navy and was employed at Perdue in Cromwell as a USDA Inspector. Bob loved motorcycles, his pets and enjoyed his friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wendell Barnes, and brother, David Alan Barnes.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years Beverly, mother and step-father Velma and James Irving Rayer; sisters, Barbara Ann Carter and Betsy Kay (Kenny) Hickman; step-brother, James Irving Rayer, Jr., several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com.