Marlin Frank ""Buddy"" Barnes of Livingston, Texas went to be with our Lord December 13, 2009. Born in Goodrich, Texas January 23, 1923. He is survived by his current wife of 27 years, Irene Carr Barnes, son Mark Marlin Barnes and daughter in law Diana Lucille Barnes. Five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Step son Rodger Jones and many, many friends. He is preceded n death by his first wife of 41 years of marriage, Ellen Ruth Barnes, father John Barnes, and mother Myra Barnes.

Buddy Barnes retired after 31 years of merited employment with Slumberger Oil Field Company. In which he traveled throughout Texas and the United States. He was a hard a worker at everything he did with great efforts and accomplishments. A wise businessman and rancher who loved life and laughter. He and his first wife Ellen, co founded Trinity Lutheran Church of Livingston, Texas.

In the latter years he and his second wife Irene became members of the First United Methodist Church of Livingston, Texas. Also in his earlier years, he was a long time resident of Houston, Texas but his heart was always in Polk County, Texas on his ranch in which he eventually moved too. He and his long time partner and friend Larry Pavlicek founded B&P Rental & Supply Company for oil field rental equipment. Everyone who know Buddy, embraced a smile from either his joy or his jokes.

The family gives special appreciation to Rev. James M. Frazier and Dr. Don Willis for all their time and prayers. Also special friends Mike Nettles and Bobby Gokey for their concern & efforts. To Dr. Tony Finianas for his incredible efforts and professionalism.

In the last days with us, Buddy became even closer to our Lord Jesus Christ. Praying always until the end. WE know that he embraced Our Lord in heaven. He will be greatly missed and loved until we meet again. How blessed we have been to have known you! You shall forever be in our hearts. We love you dearly and will miss you greatly.

The Barnes Ranch shall proceed at your wishes diligently, throughout the generations to come, in your honor. Farewell to a great man with a big kind heart who once walked this earth but today walks in heaven to live forever in peace.

Funeral services will be 10:00AM Thursday December 17, 2009 in the First United Methodist Church in Livingston. Burial will follow in the 2:00PM in the Brookside Memorial Park in Houston.