Lucas Eathen Barnes

Our beautiful son Lucas E Barnes of McKinney TX, took his own life in the early morning hours of Monday, June 20th. He was 23 years old. Luke is survived by his mother & step father, Winnie and Chris Lowder of McKinney, TX, sister Emily (McKinney, TX), two step brothers, Zachary Lowder (Philadelphia, PA), Adam Lowder (New York, NY), grandmothers, Martha Wilson (McKinney, TX) and Betty Lowder (Mapleton, OR), and many Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends. Preceding Lucas in death is his father, William E. Barnes II, Grandmother, Shirley A Paysinger and grandfathers, Clarence Paysinger and Kenneth L Wilson.

Lucas honorably served our country in the 3rd Battalion 6thMarine Regiment, from 2011 – 2015 where he received many awards including the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, as well as (2) Sea Service Deployment Ribbons and (3) Expert Rifle Qualification Badges. Lucas was proud to serve his country. He made the world around us a brighter place with his contagious smile and huge heart. Our hearts are heavy. We don’t have all the answers. What we do know is that 22 military veterans take their own life each day. We know Lucas was a happy person who had a dark moment. We ask for all of you, to take time out of your busy life and reach out to a veteran that you may know – show them the love and support that they so desperately need and deserve.

Semper Fi – Always Faithful

A visitation for Lucas will be held on Friday, June 24thfrom 6pm-8pm at Charles W Smith Funeral Home, located at 601 S. Tennessee Street, McKinney TX and a service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, June 25that 1pm at First McKinney, located at 1615 W. Louisiana Street, McKinney TX. Burial will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lucas’s name towww.taps.org/Tribute an organization that offers immediate and long-term emotional help, hope and healing to anyone grieving the death of a loved one in military service to America.