Samuel "Sam" Brookes Barnes

Samuel "Sam" Brookes Barnes, 95, of Bardstown, passed away Monday August 25, 2025. Sam was in the Navy where he served in the Korean Conflict. Sam was a member of Bardstown Baptist Church, where he attended with his parents, and charter member and deacon of Wickland Baptist Church, he then returned to Bardstown Baptist Church to serve as a deacon. Sam was a co-teacher of Lights of the Lord, and later in life became a member of River Valley Community Church in Madison, IN. He was a profound believer in Jesus Christ. When no longer able to attend church, Sam was a follower of Hagee Ministries. Sam was a Kentucky Colonel. Sam retired from Kroger after 40 years in 1991. After retirement, Sam loved being able to tend to his farms and livestock. Sam traveled with Catherine serving children and adults with Irlen Syndrome. After Sam was no longer able to travel, he enjoyed spending time with his family at his home in Bardstown. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel G. and Dessie Barnes; first wife, Barbara Jury Barnes; two sons, Samuel Stephen Barnes, and Samuel Brookes Barnes Jr.; three siblings, Mildred Hatcher, Marvin Richard Barnes, and Laura Dell Wild; son-in-law, Matthew Hatfield; and a beloved dog, Jacob Love Barnes II. 

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Catherine Crouse Barnes; three children, Donna (Larry) Wheeler, Becky (Lynn) Terrell, and Cirris Hatfield; seven grandchildren, Eric Barnes, Stephenie Barnes (John) Allen, Daniel (Andrea) Wheeler, Bridgette (Devin) Hagan, Jessica (Justin) Leake, Joshua Terrell, and Athena Hatfield; seven great-grandchildren, Abigail, Addison, Analise, Peyton, Tatum, Knox, and Savannah; and several nieces and nephews. 

His memorial service will follow Military Honors at 3 pm Saturday August 30, 2025 at Barlow Funeral Home with Shane Brunner officiating. Visitation will be 1 pm - 3 pm Saturday August 30 at Barlow Funeral Home. 

Memorial contributions may go to the your church of choice in Sam's honor.

Honorary pallbearers are Lights of the Lord, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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