Name: Visitation for Chester L. "Chet" Barnes
Start: 2021-09-07T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Toledo Chapel

Chester L. "Chet" Barnes

Chet, age, 87, died peacefully on September 2, 2021 with his wife, Agnes, and son, John, expressing their love to him. He was born in Urbana, OH, February 25, 1934, to Rev. Gerald and Cladda (McDaniel) Barnes. He grew up in Bowling Green, OH and graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1952. Chet suffered a stroke in July, followed by major surgery in August.

With both of Chet's parents being ministers, they sent him to Olivet Nazarene College in Kankakee, IL, hoping he would graduate with a Christian wife and a call to the ministry. They got 50% of their wish – a Christian wife to whom he has been married 65 years. He also has graduate degrees from University of Toledo.

After graduation, Chet was drafted into the U.S. Army and served most of his time at Fort Hood, TX, where Agnes joined him.

They moved to Toledo in 1959. He taught in Toledo Public Schools 31 years, first at Glenwood Elementary, then Crossgates Elementary, and 16 years as a guidance counselor at Woodward High School. He retired in 1996 and has helped his wife with her photo business Eye-Catching Photos since then.

After the death of their daughter, Beth Ann, in 1980, they facilitated a support group for bereaved parents and began one called Care Bears for students at Woodward.

They have traveled extensively to Europe, South Africa, China, Micronesia, and most of the United States.

Chet is survived by wife, Agnes; son, John; grandchildren, James and Lauren; and sister, Jerri Tipton.

The family will receive guests Tuesday, September 7, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Newcomer SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home where the family will receive guests at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Maumee.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Beth Ann Barnes to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

The family is requesting those who have not received both COVID vaccinations to kindly wear a mask.

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Published by The Blade on Sep. 5, 2021.

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Timothy R. Jordan

April 27, 2024

I'm sorry that I am just reading this. Chet, was quite a guy! He was a sharp dresser, was smart, and took interest in what you had to say. He was a great conversationalist and was a great host along with his wife Agnes. Although I did not spend a lot of time around Chet, the world will miss him in a major way.

Ann Zimmerman

September 7, 2021

My prayers and condolences go out to Agnes, John and their family. Chet was a wonderful conversationalist and teller of human stories. He brightened many exchanges with his humor and insight, love of family, knowledge of popular (1950's era) music, devotion to running, and insight into local area history (including tasty restaurants). May his memory be a blessing.

Brian Morawski

September 5, 2021

Mr. Barnes was my 6th grade teacher at Crossgates. He was always my favorite teacher of all time. He was full of interesting stories of experiences during his life when he was in the Army. He was friends with Elvis Presley. He told many stories of that. As a teacher, he shared stories about his love for his wife and children. He was the best teacher, and the best role model a child could have. I'll never forget when he took the time to attend my High School graduation party as a surprise guest. Later in life, he also attended my wedding & reception. He & Agnes gifted my wife and I with a beautiful picture that Agnes created. That picture hangs in my home today. I look at it everyday, and it means a lot to me.
Thank you Mr. Barnes for being such an amazing teacher, role model, and friend over the years. I know that he is reunited with Beth Ann after all these years. I love you, and appreciate you Mr. Barnes. Rest in Peace.
May his family take comfort that he is now with our Lord, and with Beth Ann after 41 years. God Bless your Family.

Norma jordan

September 4, 2021

My Dear Agnes. And Family. You all are in my Prayers, Truly. Asking God to be very near you to Comfort you all. Love to you all. Norma Jordan

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