Barney Lewis Holmes, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Des Arc, AR on September 7, 2025. Barney was born on September 27, 1954, in Bakersfield, CA, to Orvil Richard Holmes and Mary Ellen Vickery Holmes.

Barney spent his childhood in Bakersfield and attended local schools, developing a love for the expansive Californian landscape that would continue throughout his life. Drawn to the call of the open country and the allure of hard work, Barney embarked on a career in the Texas Oil fields as a deckhand. His dedication and grit were evident in his labor, and his colleagues admired him for his steadfastness.  His passions did not stop at work. Barney was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. His love for the wilderness was only paralleled by his love for his family. Many of his happiest moments were spent sharing stories of his adventures with his loved ones.

Barney was preceded in death by his parents, Orvil Richard Holmes and Mary Ellen Vickery Holmes, his brothers Andrew  and Charlie Holmes, and his sister Geneva McGary. He is survived by his daughter Angela Holmes of Oregon, his brother Kay Holmes of Nebraska, his three adored grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and his loving companion, Florence Lawrence.

At this time, no memorial services have been planned.

Barney Lewis Holmes was a man of steadfastness, resilience, and love. His memory will continue to remind us of the beauty of nature and the importance of family. He will be deeply missed.