Honoring Legacy
Charles Kenneth Barnes.
Charles Kenneth “CK” Barnes was a proud veteran, a Freemason and a lifelong supporter of education. CK was born in Irene, TX in 1924. As a young man, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served his Country during WWII.
After returning from the Pacific theater in 1945, he started a career with Otis Elevator and married the love of his life, Neta Myrle Barnes from Celina, TX.
Throughout the years, from 1947 to the time of his passing in 2005, CK was an advocate for shaping the lives of young people.
CK Barnes Education Foundation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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