Mr. Mitchel Lee “Mitch” Barnes, age 56, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on July 15, 1960, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of, Jerry Lee and Linda Lee (Profitt) Barnes. He was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana where he was a 1979 graduate of John Marshall High School. Mitch was united in marriage to Terri Stout and to this union arrived three sons, Jeff, Jonathan and Justin to bless their home. Mitch was later united in marriage on February 14, 2003 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to Cynthia Lynn “Cyndi” Seymour and he inherited two more sons, Jamin and Aaron. Mitch and Cyndi shared 13 years of marriage together until his death. Mitch owned and operated Mitch’s Garage in Florence, Indiana from 1996 to 2000. Mitch was later employed for Belterra Casino & Resort in Florence, Indiana from 2000 to 2005. In 2005, Mitch was employed as a Correctional Officer for the Switzerland County Sheriff’s Department in Vevay, Indiana. He was later employed in maintenance for the Switzerland County Courthouse from 2010 to October 2015 when he became disabled. Mitch resided in the Vevay community since 1993. He enjoyed coaching soccer for the Switzerland County High School. He also coached the Vevay Switzerland County Little League where he was famous for saying, “A little poke brings in one.” Mitch enjoyed the Ohio River and spending time with his grandkids. You could always bet Mitch would be sitting on the front porch at his house or if you passed him on the road in his truck where you would always expect a nice gester….well most of the time. Mitch will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. Mitch was welcomed home with open arms from his son, Jon. Mitch passed away at 6:55 pm, Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at his residence in Vevay, Indiana.
Mitch will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 13 years: Cynthia Lynn “Cyndi” (Seymour) Barnes of Vevay, IN; his sons: Jeff Barnes and his wife: Chasity of Vevay, IN, Justin Barnes and his wife: Amanda of Vevay, IN, Jamin Moore of Killeen, TX and Aaron Moore and his wife: Audi of Indianapolis, IN; his grandchildren: Brayden, Braylon, Kaydence, Brooklyn, Adalynn and Josie; his parents: Jerry Lee and Linda Lee (Profitt) Barnes of Vevay, IN; his father-in-law: Charles H. “Charlie” Seymour of Vevay, IN; his sister: Cynthia Barnes-Phillips and her husband: Jerry of Indianapolis, IN; his brothers: Steven Barnes and his wife: Sandra of San Antonio, TX and Ed Barnes and his wife: June of Noblesville, IN and his several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son: Jonathan Ryan “Jon” Barnes, died August 19, 2009; his mother-in-law: Carol June (Hill) Seymour, died July 23, 2014; his maternal grandparents: Denver and Annis (Webb) Profitt and his paternal grandparents: Glenn and Lucille (Ruark) Barnes.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at 11:00 am, by Rev. Ron Lee at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Friends may call 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Cards are available at the funeral home.