Warren "Bud" Barnes 93, of Walton passed away on Thursday evening, June 30, 2016 at home.

Bud was born on May 29, 1923 on Campbell Brook Mountain in the Town of Colchester. He was the fourth child of thirteen born to Orson J. and Ella (O'Connor) Barnes.

Bud graduated from Downsville Central School and later entered the United States Navy during World War II. In 1944, he married the former Mary Elmore in Walton. They became parents of two children, Connie Barnes Gage and Curtis Barnes.

Bud worked as a Carpenter and was a member of the Carpenter's Union for 33 years. For the last 25 years of his career, he worked for the City of New York for the Environmental Protection Agency in the construction and maintenance of the Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs. His carpentry skills were also evident in the home we built on Marvin Hollow in Walton. He was a gentleman farmer for years, raising young stock, gardening, and haying. Bud loved to hunt and enjoyed sharing the experience with his friends who came to the farm to visit. Many friends and relatives in Downsville knew how much he loved to play Pinochle. He also enjoyed cheering on the Downsville basketball teams as well as his favorite baseball team, the New York Yankees. Bud was proud to be a member of the James S. Moore Post 167 of the American Legion and a member of the Club Royale Oasis in Walton.

Bud is survived by his son, Curtis of Sherburne; a grandson, Robert (Lori) Gage III of Whitesboro, NY; and a granddaughter, Kathy Barnes of Bainbridge, NY; his brother, William Barnes of Downsville; his sister, Joan Luscomb of Downsville; special friend, Fern Hale of Downsville, NY; and a special neighbors, Larry and Deb Underwood; as well as many nieces, nephews, brothers in law and sisters in law. Bud was predeceased by his wife, Mary, his daughter, Connie, and siblings, Leo Barnes, Robert Barnes, Marjorie Cox, Virginia Brown, Jack Barnes, George Barnes, Jean Homovich, June Akins, Dorothy Barnes, and Nelson Barnes.

A graveside service with full military honors will be held on Tuesday, July, 5, 2016 at 11 AM at the Paige Cemetery in Downsville with Rev. RL Donahue, Officiating. Arrangements are with Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bud's memory may be made to Catskill Area Hospice and Pallative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, New York 13820.