Thomas H. Barnes

Thomas H. Barnes, 74 of Rushville, passed away on February 15, 2019. He was born on November 19, 1944 in Rushville to the late Thomas Eugene and Avanelle (Wainscott) Barnes. Tom was a 1963 graduate of Rushville High School and attended Purdue University. He married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie (Noah) Barnes on June 26, 1966 and she survives. Tom was a lifelong member of Main Street Christian Church and helped out in many ways at the church. He was very active in the youth sport organizations in Rushville. Tom was on the board of the Rush County Youth Baseball League, the Rush County Youth Football League , and the Rushville Boys Club, as he would say “It was more important that everyone got to play rather than to win.” Tom was a member of the United States Submarine Veterans Incorporated, Rush County Veterans, and the Elks Lodge. Tom was part of the under seas fighting force of the United States Navy serving from 1964-1972 aboard the nuclear submarine-USS Narwhal. He was owner and operator of Pizza King in Rushville from 1973-2016, Barnes Kitchen Building Supply, and Swing Line Vans. Tom served the Rush County community as a County Commissioner from 2005-2012 in addition he was the President of the board. Tom’s true love was time spent with family. He enjoyed RV traveling, woodworking, and fishing. He was a huge fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Indiana Pacers. In addition to his wife, Bonnie; Tom is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Truster of Rushville and Tracy (Joe) Pavey of Liberty; son, Thomas (Denise) Barnes of Rushville; brothers, Richard “Rick” (Jean) Barnes of Rushville and Donald “Donny” (Sally) Barnes of Rushville. He will also be missed by his 5 grandchildren, Zachary Truster, George Nicholas Truster, Lily Truster, Isabella “Bella” Pavey, Noah Pavey and his great-granddaughter, Hazel Truster. Services will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 1PM at Main Christian Church, with Linda Daubenspeck presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family at the church on Sunday from 2PM-6PM. Burial will be held in East Hill Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made out to Main Street Christian Church or United States Submarine Veterans Inc. Sail Project, 3078 N. Cantlin Drive, Bloomington, IN 47404, in memory of Thomas. Moster Mortuary is entrusted with the services.

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Thomas H. Barnes

November 19, 1944 - February 15, 2019