Allen Thomas Barnes, 74, loving husband and father passed away peacefully in his home on November 18th, 2025, after a short illness.

Allen was born and educated in St. Louis, MO. He enlisted in the US Air Force after graduation for four honorable years and then went on to do twenty years in the Air Force Reserves; returning as a MSGT.

He met his wife, Joyce Haznar, while being stationed at Westover AFB in Chicopee, Massachusetts. They married in 1974 and had a son, Jeremy Allen. They were married for 51 wonderful years.

He was the son of Evelyn Limpert and the late Allen S. Barnes.

Allen is survived by his son Jeremy & Caroline from Massachusetts, his mother Evelyn, his brother James, his sisters Denise Oppermann, Carol & George Morrison, Evelyn Williams, and Janice & Terry Kramer. His brother, Brian, died in May of this year. He also leaves behind his brother-in-law Joel and Debbie Haznar from Massachusetts; as well as a sister and nephew-in-law Gale and Wesley Olesen of Mystic, Connecticut. Allen has many nieces, nephews, and aunts & uncles and many cousins from a very large family.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, swap meets, classic cars, and car shows with his son. He was a loyal Cardinals and Chiefs fan. Allen had tremendous respect for his country and especially all branches of the military. He was a true patriot.

Allen was a lover of dogs, especially for his little Daisy and the many hunting dogs that are gone. He was a gentle soul and never had a bad word to say about anyone. He was definitely one of God’s greatest creations and will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. Especially by his wife and son who knew him best. Jeremy says his Dad was the bestest friend he ever had.

Allen was a member of the St. Anthony of Padua Church in High Ridge, MO.

He was employed for 30 years in the refueling of planes at Westover AFB in Chicopee, Massachusetts; returning in 2008. He lived in Massachusetts until 2010 when he and his wife moved back to St. Louis to spend time with his large family.

Allen will be buried in the U.S. Military Cemetery in Agawam, Massachusetts. There will be no funeral in St. Louis.