Athens Tim Barnes passed away at age 82 on Aug. 18, 2024, in New Albany, Ohio. Predeceased by his parents, Woodrow Tribe Barnes and DeEtta Loree Barnes (nee Ice) of Albany, Ohio, he is survived by his loving sister Judith Kehl (nee Barnes) (Richard),nephew Mark (Cathy), niece Wendy (Al), great nephews David and Daniel, cousins, and many friends.Born and raised in Albany, Ohio, Tim graduated from Albany High School (1960), Ohio University, and the Cincinnati College of Embalming. After mortuary school Tim served with honor in the US Army. He was selected for the sensitive responsibility of official escort of deceased soldiers and assisted families in coping with their losses during the Vietnam War. Tim remained on standby Army Reserve until 1973. Upon leaving active duty, Tim joined Hughes Funeral Home in Athens Ohio, as a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Assistant Manager. In 1985 he moved to the Medical Science field at Ohio University (OU) where he served for 18 years as the

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