Gene Randall Barnes, 79, of Perryton, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas. Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryton. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Key Heights Baptist Church in Perryton, Texas. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Quail, Texas. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryton, Texas.

Randy was born on February 14, 1944, in Levelland, Texas, to Fred Barnes and Lois Thomas Barnes. He served proudly four years in the United States Air Force. He married Lenora Oatman on June 4, 1983, in Quail, Texas. He served in education administration for 43 years, including Shallowater, White Deer, and eventually 30 of those years for Perryton Independent School District. He cherished the relationships with many colleagues and students through the years. Randy was an avid fan of the Perryton Rangers, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, and the Dallas Cowboys. Randy had deep respect for the individual and a fierce loyalty to his friends and country. In addition to spending time with his children and grandchildren, Randy enjoyed reading, watching movies, writing, and family gatherings where many fond memories and laughs were shared as well as legendary intellectual debates with his brother. Of the many things that brought him joy, none compared to the pride and love he had for his children and becoming Big Daddy to his grandchildren.

Randy is survived by his wife, Lenora Barnes of Perryton, Texas; two sons, Wayne Barnes and wife Kristi of Coppell, Texas, and Zach Barnes of Perryton, Texas; two daughters, Wendi Casillas and husband Rob of Pflugerville, Texas, and Whitney Price and husband Cameron of Perryton, Texas; one brother, Larry Barnes and wife Mary of Oak Point, Texas; one sister, Phyllis Warren and husband Don of Andrews, Texas; five granddaughters, Ashley Barnes, Natalie Barnes, Robin Jacobs, Brenlyn Price and Addlee Price; and three grandsons, Jacob Barnes, Ben Casillas and Kevin Casillas.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents and beloved mother and father-in-law, Ross and Billie Oatman.

The family requests memorials be to the Ranger Academic Enrichment Foundation, P.O. Box 179, Perryton, Texas 79070, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept.142, Memphis, Tennessee, 38148-0142.