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Robert Marvin Barnes

12/25/1956 - 7/10/2026

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Obituary For Robert Marvin Barnes

Robert "Bobby" M. Barnes, 69, of Florence, KY, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 10, 2026.

He worked as an automotive mechanic and also in masonry construction. Bobby was a graduate of Danville High School. He was an avid Bengals, Reds and UK basketball fan. Bobby loved all things cars and movies.

Bobby was preceded in death by parents: Leonard and Madge Barnes and brother: Jay Barnes.

He is survived by his children: Robert (Jennifer Tucker) Barnes, and Tasha (Jay Simpson) Barnes; former wife: Norma J. Barnes; brother: Phillip (Kim) Barnes; grandchildren: Aiden Barnes and Cody Barnes.

No formal funeral services will be held. He will be laid to rest at Independence Cemetery in Independence, KY at the convenience of the family.

Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com.

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  • 07/17/2026

    Both Bobby and Phillip were my best friends in the early 70s, life happens and we loose touch. I will now have to live with the memories and missed oppototunities i had to reach out to him.

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