Clark E. BarnesHutchinson, KS

Clark E. Barnes, 71, died March 24, 2025, at his home.  He was born April 7, 1953, in Holdrege NE, to Selby and Betty Jean (Phillips) Meier.

Clark graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971.  He attended Hutchinson Community College, and graduated from the Hutchinson Electrical JATC program.  Clark worked as an electrician, retiring from Kenny’s Electric, and was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 661 (IBEW Local 661).  In addition, he was the training director and instructor for the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC).

Clark was proud of his Irish heritage, and enjoyed reading and learning about medieval and renaissance times. Driving his Corvette and listening to the Blues were also on his list of enjoyable hobbies.  However, nothing gave Clark as much joy and love as being a proud “Papa” to his seven grandchildren.  He relished in the times spent with his grandchildren, supporting them in all their endeavors.

In the summer of 1975, Clark married the love of his life, Sandra Lee Titus.

Clark is survived by:  his children, Darren Barnes (Erika) and their children, Lincoln, Tate, and Beckham, Britney Kinast (Travis) and their children, Hannah and Haylee, and Blaine Barnes (Amy) and their children, Declan and Conor, all of Hutchinson; stepchildren, Curtis Garcia (Stacey), Corey Garcia (Amy), and Jayson Garcia; and sisters, Kathy Mullen (Jerry), Roxie Wyer (Bill), and Brenda Ludlow.

He was preceded in death by:  his father, Selby Meier; his mother, Betty Jean Shaffer; and Darren, Britney, and Blaine’s mother, Sandra (Titus) Barnes.

Celebration of Life service will be 10:00 a.m.  Monday, March 31, 2025, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Keith Neill officiating.  Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

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Clark cherished every moment with his family and especially loved being “Papa” to his grandchildren.  In his honor, the family is organizing a park memorial to create a space where others can gather, reflect, and make memories with their loved ones.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made toward this lasting tribute and future park improvements inspired by his legacy.  To benefit Clark Barnes’ Park Memorial, please make the check payable to Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.