Albert Ira Barnes, the 10th child born to Alvinza and Mary Barnes on August 24, 1923 in Myers, New York. He served honorably in the United States Army during WWII in France. He retired from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York as a master plumber. He married Polly (Olive Crockford) on August 6, 1945. Polly preceded him in death in 1999. He lives on through his children, Gene (Kathy) of Cortland, New York, Cheryl of Phoenix, AZ and Lou (Marianne) of Mesa, AZ. Grandchildren Brett, Derek, Mark, Robert, Rebecca and Albert. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Brian A Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Graveside service with Military Honors will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road in Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in his name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Plaza, Memphis, TN 38105.
Richard Wing
I am so,so sorry for your loss,I sure. Will miss him ,he always picked on us at the bowling ally. Sure Miss your whole family we always had a lot of fun growing up in Groton New York Area.God Bless you All.you definitely will be in my Prayers,
Bruce+Gay Poppe
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss… Sending healing prayers and energy your way…
Dorothea Eastman Watts
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Bertie. I truly wish I had been able to connect with him someday. I have such fond memories of days spent at the house in Groton during my childhood. My thoughts and prayers are with Cheryl, Gene, and Louie and their families.
Linda I Pierce
I am so sorry for your loss Gene, Cheryl and Lou, as well as the rest of the family. May you all know God’s peace and comfort during this time. Thoughts and prayers with you all and may God continue to bless you and rest in the knowledge that your father is in heaven, at his eternal home. God bless you all
Sue Karn
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful man and did so many great things for the young people in Groton. He will be missed by many. I was proud to be one of “Al’s Gals.”
Cheryl Lateer
So sorry for your loss. Hope you find memories help in this sadness. Many prayers for your family.