Racine – John W. Barnes, Jr., 39, affectionately known to all as "Johnny", passed away at his residence on Monday, June 22, 2015.  He was born in Racine on April 20, 1976, son of John William Barnes, Sr. and Jean René Lawson.  He was united in marriage to the former Betty Y. Cohen on May 30, 1998.

Johnny was an iron worker and was proud of his job.  He most recently worked for Gleason Redi-Mix.  Johnny was a huge sports fan.  He loved all teams Chicago, except he still held a place in his heart for the Wisconsin Badgers.  Johnny was a football coach in the Old Timers Youth League for the Steelers.  He used to love to spend time sitting on his porch and loved to grill out.  Johnny enjoyed fishing and spending time in Rhinelander at his grandparents' house.  He was a daredevil at heart always doing crazy things to get attention and a laugh.  He was also very proud of his tattoos.  Above all, Johnny adored his children and will be dearly missed by his entire family.

Johnny leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Betty Barnes of Racine; children, Jasper "Jabba" (Ann-Marie Mathis) Barnes, Peri "Birdie" Barnes, "Sweet Baby Rae" Barnes, all of Racine; father, John (Kimberly) Barnes, Sr. of Burlington; mother, Jean (Mike Jungling) Lawson of Racine; grandfather, Donald Lawson of Rhinelander; grandmother, Donna Barnes of Racine; sister, Nikki (Matt) Lui of Racine; sister-in-law, Mary (Frank) Williams of Alabama; in-laws, Martin (Prayuen) Cohen; nieces and nephews, Alex Bishop, Jordan Pederson, Jewlani Rodriguez, Orlando Rodriguez, Jr.; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Johnny is preceded in death by his grandmother, Norma Lawson; grandfather, Roger Barnes; best friends, Christian Kuehnl, "Yooper"; and his dear Boxer, Nana.

A celebration of Johnny's life will take place on Friday, June 26, 2015, 4:00pm until 7:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road.  Please wear your favorite sports jersey, preferably a Chicago jersey, in honor of Johnny.