Stuart A. Barnes

Stuart A. Barnes, 62, of Danville, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center. He was born on December 22, 1957, in Danville, Illinois, the son of Donald R. and Alice (Leisch) Barnes.

He will be dearly missed by mother, Alice; sisters, Pamela Barnes, Penelope (Bruce) Garrison; brothers, Dr. Stephen (Dawn) Barnes, Thomas (Karen) Barnes; nieces and nephews, Matthew (Ella) Garrison, Sarah Garrison, Rachel Garrison, Dr. Christopher (Emily) Barnes, Connor Barnes, Michael Barnes; and his aunt and uncle, Robert and Kathleen Wakeley.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Stuart attended Immanuel Lutheran School, graduated from Danville High School class of 1976, and received a bachelors degree from University of Illinois in 1980, where he was a member of the Beta Sigma Psi National Lutheran Fraternity. He worked for Zayre, Ray OHerrons Company, TNT Logistics, and was a Production Analyst for Watchfire Signs. Stuart always placed more emphasis on spending time with family and friends, leading a servant life as someone who was always there to lend a hand. He greeted everyone with a smile and due to his happy and inviting personality, made friends with all who had the pleasure of meeting him. Stuart had many friends and was known to be able to travel anywhere and run into an old friend.

Stuart enjoyed collecting stamps, Cardinals memorabilia, and baseball cards. Throughout his life he was very active and played youth baseball, high school basketball, mens slow pitch softball, and golfing. He was also a proud member of the Hole in One Club. Early in his adult life Stuart made a promise that he would always be there for his nieces and nephews and he has succeeded in doing so.

Stuart was strong in his faith and was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he served as an usher. He was also very active in the church and volunteered regularly.

Stuart was a good friend to many and will be greatly missed.

A celebration of Stuarts life will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1930 North Bowman Ave. Danville, Illinois 61832. A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm 7:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2020, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 North Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. He will be laid to rest in the Lutheran Cemetery in Danville.

Please join the family in sharing videos, memories and photos on Stuarts tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation Friday October 9, 2020 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Celebration of Life Saturday October 10, 2020 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Immanuel Lutheran Church 1930 N Bowman Ave Danville, , IL 61832