Clifford E. 'Bud' Barnes

            Clifford E. "Bud" Barnes, age 88, of Lachine formerly of White Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at home, surrounded by his family.

            On January 12, 1930, Clifford was born to the late Clifford A. and Virginia (Stoddard) Barnes in Detroit, Michigan. Bud served in the United States Army as a medic from 1951 through 1953. On April 18, 1964, he married Lucy Lowery in Waterford, Michigan. Bud was a Master Carpenter for 63 years. Bud was a member of the Michigan Good Sam's Camping Club for 20 years. He was an avid camper and deer hunter.

            Bud is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Lucy and their four children: Gayle Clawson of Ark.; Bonnie (Jerry) Carpenter of Walled Lake, MI; David (Debra) Barnes of Waterford, MI; and Joe (Sherrie) Wampler of Litchfield Park, AZ; seven grandchildren: Jim, Stacey, Michael, Shane, Justin, Ami, and Shayla; three great-grandchildren: Dustin, Elijah, and Amelia; one sister Kathleen Hickey of Ortonville, MI; along with several nieces and nephews.

            He was preceded in death by five children: Cindy Jo, Tina, Donnie, Kay, and Tami; two brothers: Clarence and Doug Barnes; two sisters: Flora Lahman and Marilyn Taylor.

            Family and friends will gather for visitation on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home from 2 pm until 8 pm with Full Military Honors at 7 pm accorded by the V.F.W. Post 2496. Visitation will continue on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Beaver Lake Community Church from 11am until the Funeral Service begins at 12 noon with Pastor Dan Williams officiating.

            Internment: Spratt Cemetery

            Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan or the Beaver Lake Community Church in memory of Bud.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home: Visitation 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Full Military Honors 7:00 PM; Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Beaver Lake Community Church: Visitation 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon; Funeral Service 12:00 Noon

Thursday, August 23, 2018 12:00 PM

Beaver Lake Community Church 9007 M-65 South Lachine, Michigan 49753

Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home: Visitation 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Full Military Honors 7:00 PM; Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Beaver Lake Community Church: Visitation 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon; Funeral Service 12:00 Noon