Lyle Dean Barnes ,69, died Friday April 7, 2023, at his home in Garden
City, Kansas. He was born November 7, 1953, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son
of Virgil and Ila (Wiggins) Barnes.
Lyle grew up in Southwest Kansas and attended Valentine School before
attending the Elks Training Center in Wichita. It was there that he
learned the leather trade. He was a man of many talents and abilities.
He was skilled at diagnosing car problems by listening to their
different vibrations and noises and could fix anything with duct tape.
He loved caring for horses and spending time at the lake with friends
and family. He enjoyed a good conversation and never met a stranger.
He is survived by his Siblings- Milton Barnes & Stacey Owens of
Garden City, Kansas, Marcia Hill of Garden City, Kansas; Janice &
Kevin Parks of Lucas, Kansas, numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins &
Friends & Staff at Karis.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will take place 6:00-8:00 pm Monday April 10, 2023 and
10:00am to 12:30 pm Tuesday April 11, 2023, at Garnand Funeral Of Garden
City and continue 2:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday April 11, 2023, at Garnand
Funeral Home of Lakin. A Graveside Service will be held 10:30 am
Wednesday April 12, 2023, at Lakin Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Lyle Barnes Memorial Fund or Miles of Smiles in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City KS. 67846