** Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  

Clifton Renwick Barnes, aged 59, died suddenly on 4 Apr 1956 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on 10 Aug 1896 in Idaville, Indiana, and was well remembered by his family and community.

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  

Funeral services for Clifton Renwick Barnes were held on 7 Apr 1956. Burial took place in Shrine Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.

**Transcript of the Edited Obituary**  
**Clifton Renwick Barnes**  

**Birth:** 10 August 1896  
**Death:** 4 April 1956  

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**Clifton Barnes Dies in Texas**  
Several Relatives Leave to Attend Services  

Clifton Renwick Barnes, 59 years old, of San Antonio, Texas, a native of White County, died suddenly from a heart seizure on Thursday, 5 April 1956, at his home.  

Two of his brothers, Galen E. Barnes of Monticello and Melvin Barnes of Benton Harbor, Michigan, and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Robinson of Francesville, left today by train for San Antonio to attend the funeral rites set for Saturday, 7 April 1956, in San Antonio. Burial will take place on Monday in Shrine Cemetery in that city.  

Mr. Barnes, who was well remembered here, was born on 10 August 1896 in Idaville and was one of a family of nine children of Charles Elmer and Pauline (Renwick) Barnes. He attended the Monticello schools and at one time operated an insurance agency here.  

He served his country at the Mexican Border in 1916 with Co. C, 3rd Indiana Infantry, and also was a World War I veteran, serving with Battery C, 137th F.A.  

He was married to Vivian Dobbins, who survives him together with a daughter, Jacqueline Janice Dixon, wife of Capt. R. M. Dixon of the U.S. Army; they are stationed in Hawaii.  

A watchmaker by trade and jeweler, Mr. Barnes at one time was located in Martinsville before moving to Texas, first to Edinburg and later to Weslaco where he operated his own shop. Later he moved to San Antonio. He was active in service organizations and in the Masonic order and Shrine.  

Surviving are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Dixon; and seven brothers and sisters: Galen Barnes of Monticello; Ervin of Winston-Salem, N.C.; Keith of Monterey, Calif.; Melvin of Benton Harbor, Mich.; Mrs. Ruth Robinson of Francesville; Mrs. Florence Merchant of Washington, D.C.; and Mrs. Bessie Bowman of Warsaw. A sister, Mrs. Merdith Kilmer, is deceased.  

Monticello, Indiana  
Monticello Daily Herald Journal  
6 April 1956  
Page 1  
Obituary for Clifton Renwick Barnes  

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[Birth: 10 August 1896 - Idaville, White County, Indiana, USA]  
[Death: 4 April 1956 - San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA]  

** Vital Statistics Summary**

| Name                            | Age         | Birth                                     | Death                                          |
|---------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Clifton Renwick Barnes          | 59 years    | 1896 (estimated)                          | 4 April 1956; San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas |

** Table of Relationships**

| Name                            | Relationship             | Place of Residence            |
|---------------------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Clifton Renwick Barnes          | Decedent                 | San Antonio, Texas            |
| Vivian Dobbins                  | Wife                     | San Antonio, Texas            |
| Jacqueline Janice Dixon         | Daughter                 | Stationed in Hawaii           |
| Capt. R. M. Dixon               | Son-in-law               | Stationed in Hawaii           |
| Galen E. Barnes                 | Brother                  | Monticello, Indiana           |
| Melvin Barnes                   | Brother                  | Benton Harbor, Michigan       |
| Ervin Barnes                    | Brother                  | Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Keith Barnes                    | Brother                  | Monterey, California          |
| Mrs. Ruth Robinson              | Sister                   | Francesville, Indiana         |
| Mrs. Florence Merchant          | Sister                   | Washington, D.C.              |
| Mrs. Bessie Bowman              | Sister                   | Warsaw, Indiana               |
| Mrs. Merdith Kilmer             | Deceased Sister          | Unknown                       |
| Charles Elmer Barnes            | Father                   | Deceased                      |
| Pauline (Renwick) Barnes        | Mother                   | Deceased                      |

** Publication Details**

| Detail                       | Information                     |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Publication Date             | 6 April 1956                    |
| Newspaper Name               | Monticello Daily Herald Journal |
| Page Number                  | Page 1                          |

** Other Relevant Information**  

Clifton Renwick Barnes served at the Mexican Border in 1916 and was a World War I veteran with Battery C, 137th F.A. He worked as a watchmaker and jeweler throughout his life and was active in service organizations as well as the Masonic order and Shrine.