Ronald Glen Barnes

September 3, 1942 - August 24, 2018

Ronald Glen Barnes, 75, of Crown Point, Indiana, entered Heaven on Friday, August 24, 2018. He is survived by his children: Vince (Jenise) Barnes, Jay (LaDonna) Barnes, and Rhonda Vespo. Ron was the proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters: Carol (Tom) Loucks, and Virginia (Ron) Burnett. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara; his parents: Glen and Juanita Barnes; his sister Linda Kwiatkowski, and brother Gene Barnes. Ronald was a decorated Marine having served from 1960-1971 before his medical discharge. He was a retired pipefitter from Local 597 where he worked on many of the region’s largest construction jobs. He and his wife Barbara joined First Baptist Church in Hammond, Indiana in 1962 and attended regularly when they weren't living the military life. He was an avid classic car and motorcycle enthusiast, having taken his wife Barbara by motorcycle to Arizona in their youth. The family expresses thanks to both Adiel Home Health Care and Home Instead for the loving care and support they provided over the past three years. The visitation will be Thursday, August 30, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Memory Lane Funeral Home, 6305 W. Lincoln Highway (US 30), Crown Point, Indiana. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family. Please call the funeral home office for further details (219) 322-2050 or visit our website at www.memorylanepark.com