Arthur G. Barnes

Arthur G. Barnes, 88 of Sandy Lake, passed away on December 31, 2023 at Embassy of Park Avenue, Meadville. Arthur was born on December 30, 1935 in Pittsburgh to the late Clinton E. and Marcella (Paternoster) Barnes. He was a 1953 graduate of Sandy Lake High School and was on the basketball team.

Arthur was of the Christian Faith. He enjoyed the outdoors and going hunting. He was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan, enjoying watching the Pirates and Steelers. He enjoyed watching any football and baseball games and playing softball in his younger years. Most of all he loved his family and spending time with them.

He married his beloved wife: Sara Jane (Eakin) Barnes on October 12, 1957. She survives at home. He is also survived by his children: Arthur Barnes (Barb Benak) of Meadville; Ronald (Tammy) Barnes of Meadville; and Ronda (Jim) Grayson of Foley, AL, grandchildren: Tyler; Andrew; Kaitlyn; Ashley (Rob); Brandon; Nicole; and Michelle, 13 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents Arthur was preceded in death by his brother: Clinton Barnes, and sister: Helen Heffern.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rose and Black Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

Funeral arrangements will be private.

Interment will take place in New Lebanon Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.RoseAndBlackFH.com