Funeral services were held on 04/08/2022 at Memory Chapel at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary with the burial following at Greenwood Bible Mausoleum. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.
Elmo Franklin Barnes was born on February 18, 1937, in Kenedy, Texas, to father Oscar Barnes and mother Scella Barnes. As the youngest of three children, Elmo was known to be a very determined young man. At an early age, Elmo accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. His work ethic and desire to take care of his family led him to enlist in the United State Army in 1954, at the age of seventeen.
Elmo reenlisted and served in the US Navy, completing a total of thirty years of service before retiring. During that time, he traveled and served in several countries and received many decorative awards and certificates for his heroic contributions, outstanding service, and good conduct. Elmo was a true leader and was consistently rewarded with prestigious medals for his service in countries like Vietnam, Japan, and Cuba.
Elmo married his best friend and life partner, Ethel Lee Barnes, and resided in San Diego, CA, where he also became a loving father to Charles and Bobby Ray Davis. Elmo was blessed with a kind hearted wife and loving family. The Barnes Family welcomed their third son Elmo Eugene Barnes.
He enjoyed cooking and quality time with his beloved wife and children. In his earlier days, he often would spend Sunday morning at the swap meet. He routinely enjoyed watching classic western movies in his down time. After retiring from the military, Elmo continued to be active in the workforce and dedicated his time to working as an engineer at Alvarado Hospital.
Elmo is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Scella Barnes, wife Ethel Barnes, sister Ruby Lee, and son Bobby Ray Davis. He is survived by his sister and brother Elizabeth & Tomas Johnson of Sierra Vista, AZ, Christene & Gaither Watkins of Atlanta, GA, children Charles Davis (Paula) and Elmo E. Barns, Sr. (Kecia), daughter-in-law Linda Davis, Grandchildren, Great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends. He will truly be missed by all who knew him and loved him dearly.
