Leonard Allen Barnes

Leonard Allen Barnes passed away 08/11/2024 at West Elk Mine. He was 62 years old. 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 24th at 2:00 pm at Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory in Delta, Colorado. This will be followed by a gathering at his aunt’s house in Delta.

 Leonard was born on May 28, 1962 in Knob Noster, Missouri to Ellen Irene Barnes (Woods) and Kenneth Arwood Barnes Jr. He grew up in Aspen/Basalt Colorado and graduated from Basalt High School in 1980. 

 He met Jean and they were married on September 20, 1980. They celebrated 43 years together. 

 Leonard and Jean made their way to Delta County making Hotchkiss their home for 34 years. He has been a resident of the Western Slope for 60 years. When not working he enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, music and the great outdoors. 

Leonard is survived by his beloved, devoting wife Jean of Hotchkiss; his loving daughters Amber (Chris) of Delta and Mandy (DJ) of Grand Junction; his 5 grandchildren, Adalynn, Collin, Zayne, Kaelynn and Rylee; his two brothers Scott and Kevin of Grand Junction. 

 Leonard is proceeded in death by his parents, grandparents, and other various family members. 

 Leonard was an outstanding, selfless man. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and touched the lives of so many people. He was very proud of the family he created with his wife and loved to brag about them. His favorite saying was “It’s the 4 of us against the world”. 

 Leonard was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.