Kenneth Anthony Barnes

October 2, 1945 - March 13, 2020

Kenneth Anthony Barnes, 74, of Florence, KY, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY. Born on October 2, 1945 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the only child of Kenneth W. and Dorothy Chiricosta Barnes. On February 3, 1973 he married Marie Chaldekas Barnes, and she survives his passing. He owned and operated his own contact lense manufacturing and sales company for many years. He attended both the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and Madison Avenue Christian Church. Kenneth was a people person and never met a stranger. He loved his family very deeply. His grandchildren called him the best papa in the world. In addition to his wife Marie, he is survived by 2 daughters, Karrie Ann (Paul) Foley of Columbus, OH, Nicole Barnes of Columbus, OH, 6 grandchildren, Penelope, Beatrice, Franklin, Agatha, Izzy, Gramercy Kenneth, and a large extended family and close friends. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Madison Avenue Christian Church in Covington. Arrangements will be updated at www.woodheadfuneralhome.com as soon as they are available. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American heart Association: 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231-9986 or American Diabetes Association: 2451 Crystal Drive Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202 or the charity of one’s choice.