Tyler Matthew Barnes, age 39, of Lenoir City, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born on July 4, 1984, in Knoxville, at the University of Tennessee Hospital. Tyler was a member of The Little Church in Turner, Brazil, Indiana. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and serving the Lord.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Howard “Shug” and Ileen Brasel, Frank Y. Barnes Sr & Elizabeth Barnes O’Briant.

He is survived by his children: Haley Grace Barnes and Jackson Isiah Barnes; parents: Frank & Debbie Barnes; aunts and uncles: Buddy & Marcia Marsh, Dennis & Suzette Brasel; a host of cousins; and special friends: Shane & Angela Robertson

Cremation arrangements have been made and a private interment will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Little Church in Turner, C/O Shane Robertson (83 E Colony Acres Dr Brazil, IN 47834). Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family.