1940
James
2023
James Richard Barnes
July 9, 1940 — November 11, 2023
Albany - Ilion - Mr. James Richard Barnes, 83, of Albany and formerly of Ilion, passed away on November 11, 2023 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland.
Jim was born on July 9, 1940 in Ilion, the son of the late Raymond R. and Florence E. Hoke Barnes. He attended Ilion schools and graduated Valedictorian of the Ilion High School class of 1957. He went on to obtain his Bachelors Degree from R.P.I. and his Masters Degree from the University of Albany. Jim was employed as a Statistician with the New York State Education Department for 32 years until his retirement in 1995.
He was a member of the American Statistical Association, Albany Chapter, and the Association for Educational Data Systems, NY Chapter. He bowled in two leagues for 10 years and ended his career with 180 average in his final year. He was a respectable tennis player and he loved downhill skiing, especially at Gore Mountain, well into his sixties. He was an avid NY Mets fan and R.P.I. Hockey fan. He also loved golf, no matter how badly he played. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ilion.
James is survived by eight cousins and two nephews.
In keeping with Jim's wishes, there will be no public services. He will be laid to rest privately at Armory Hill Cemetery in Ilion, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. Ilion, NY 13357.
To leave condolences for Jim's family, please visit www.whiter-hendrix.com
Jim was born on July 9, 1940 in Ilion, the son of the late Raymond R. and Florence E. Hoke Barnes. He attended Ilion schools and graduated Valedictorian of the Ilion High School class of 1957. He went on to obtain his Bachelors Degree from R.P.I. and his Masters Degree from the University of Albany. Jim was employed as a Statistician with the New York State Education Department for 32 years until his retirement in 1995.
He was a member of the American Statistical Association, Albany Chapter, and the Association for Educational Data Systems, NY Chapter. He bowled in two leagues for 10 years and ended his career with 180 average in his final year. He was a respectable tennis player and he loved downhill skiing, especially at Gore Mountain, well into his sixties. He was an avid NY Mets fan and R.P.I. Hockey fan. He also loved golf, no matter how badly he played. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ilion.
James is survived by eight cousins and two nephews.
In keeping with Jim's wishes, there will be no public services. He will be laid to rest privately at Armory Hill Cemetery in Ilion, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. Ilion, NY 13357.
To leave condolences for Jim's family, please visit www.whiter-hendrix.com
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