Barnes, James Arthur, passed away, Saturday, December 20, 2025.

Beloved husband of Kathy Barnes (nee Donaldson); loving father of Amy (Matt) Dickerson, Anna (Joseph) Filla; step-father of Michael (Amy) Short and Justin Adams; grandfather of Lucas McNeal, Max Filla, Blake Filla, Jacob Dickerson, Andrew Short, Tyler (Baylee) Short, Grace Short, Caleb Short and Braylen Adams; great-grandfather of Charles, Eden and Ridoc; brother of JoAnn (Dennis) Bice and Jean (George) Michaels; loving uncle, great-uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many.

James proudly served over 20 years in the Air National Guard before his retirement in 1991. Family was always at the center of his life, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He found great joy in camping, fishing, and attending car shows-pastimes that reflected his love of the outdoors and classic automobiles. James was also the longtime owner of Eureka Auto Body, where he took great pride in his work and his relationships with customers and the community.

Services: Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home - EUREKA, 108 North Central Avenue, Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.