Justin Timothy Barnes, 32, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, following an unfortunate accident.
He was born June 16, 1988, in La Porte to Timothy “Tim” and Tamara “Tami” (Siford) Barnes.
Justin was a Local 41 laborer at Tranco Industrial Services. He enjoyed motorcycles and had a passion for working on cars. Not only did he enjoy riding, but he also enjoyed the motorcycle community. He and his cousin, Colton, started NWI Mini-Moto Club. Justin was also a part of the NWI Riders Club. More than anything, Justin was an amazing father who cherished every second with his children.
Surviving Justin are his children, Isabel “Izzy” and Chase Barnes; parents, Tim and Tami Barnes; brothers, Brandon and Dylan Barnes; niece, Brooklynn Barnes; cousins and best friends, Colton and Jeremy Siford; grandfather, Jack Siford; uncle, Mike (Amy) Siford; aunts, Gaye (Nathan) Hodum and Debbie Barnes; cousins, Brooke Wiencek, Brittany Brewer, Amber Collins, Brandi Duncan, Gabriel Hodum, and Elijah Hodum; and beloved dog, Alpine “Bub.”
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sharon Siford, Edith Barnes and Robby Barnes, and uncle, Greg Barnes.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 19, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte, with Pastor Chris Allen officiating. Cremation will take place following the service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Sunday, April 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until the service.
Anyone attending the visitation and/or service is required to wear a mask.
Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Timothy Barnes, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, Ind. 46350.
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