Harold Dean Barnes was born January 26, 1958, in Morrilton, Arkansas, the son of Judge and Essie B. Barnes. He was a Devil Dog football player for Morrilton High School. He received a football scholarship and played for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Harold eventually switched careers by proudly joining the Navy and was stationed in San Diego, California, where he began a devoted duty to serving his country. During his military service time, Harold Dean met the loves of his life, Louise Hockenhull, and her two small children, Keisha and Brian. They wedded and added one more love, his namesake, Harold Dean Barnes Jr.
Harold professed a hope in Christ and joined Zion Temple Church of God in Christ, Conway, Arkansas.
Harold was called to glory on July 12, 2024.
His parents and two brothers, Bobby Joe Howard and James Eddie Howard, all preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memories son Harold Dean Barnes Jr. (Stephanie) of San Diego, California, stepson Brian Gardner of Evans, Georgia, stepdaughter Kiesha Sanford of Vallejo, California, two grandsons; Harold Dean Barnes III of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Hasirus Dash Barnes of San Diego, California, five sisters; Elsie Harris-Hubbard of Conway, Arkansas, Diane Barnes and Peggy Barnes-Clemons of Morrilton, Arkansas, Rebecca Barnes of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Rita Deloney (Kent) of Mabelvale, Arkansas, three brothers; Leonard Barnes of Sherwood, Arkansas, Powell Odom Jr. of Morrilton, Arkansas, and Marvin Howard of Pittsburg, California. He also had a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends who loved him dearly.
