James Alan Barnes, 75, of Heavener, Oklahoma was born May 16, 1950 in Heavener, Oklahoma to James Edward and Mona (Campbell) Barnes and passed away on August 17, 2025 in Poteau, Oklahoma.

He is survived by:

His cousins:

Fannie and Gary Johnston

Ron Satterfield and wife Sharon

Kenneth Paul Phipps and wife Nan

Mary Lou Phipps

Numerous other loved ones and a host of friends

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Mona Barnes; and a brother, Larry Barnes.

James was a longtime resident of the area and a 1968 graduate of Heavener High School. He was a photographer.

No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.