John H. Barnes, 70, of Urbana, passed away at 4:31 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at his home.

Celebration of Life memorial services will be held at a later date.

Mr. Barnes was born December 7, 1939, in Wilson, Arkansas, a son of Willie J. Barnes, Sr. and Mildred (Tolliver) Barnes.

He married Theresa Holt in 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan. She preceded him in death. He married Yvonda Tinsley on November 14, 2008, in Urbana. She survives.

Also surviving is a daughter, Ezella Glenn, of Springfield; two brothers, Kenneth Barnes, of Rockford, and Willie Barnes, Jr., of Decatur; a sister, Jimmie Lee Mitchell, of Decatur; four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Mr. Barnes was employed for 38 years by General Motors as an electrician in the Defiance, Ohio plant. He retired on February 1, 1997. He served his country in the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge on April 14, 1962.

Mr. Barnes was a member of Jericho Missionary Baptist Church and a member of Local Union 211. He took great pride in working with his yard and vegetable garden. He was known for keeping up on current events.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jericho Missionary Baptist Church, 801 West Killarney Street, Urbana, IL 61801.

The Barnes family has entrusted the care of their loved one with Heath and Vaughn Funeral Home, 201 N. Elm, Champaign.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.heathandvaughn.com.