Racky grew up in Tyler Texas. He was the son of the late Walter and Betty Barnes. He graduated from High School in 1976 and went on to TJC to study architecture. He had a passion for motorcycles and lived the lifestyle. He was happiest when riding tinkering or doing anything motorcycle related. Alot didn't understand his love for the biker lifestyle butt those who knew him understood it was a Racky thing. He was an x member of a motorcycle club where he was made Nomad. He was also a family man a devoted and loving husband a father and friend. He had strict morals he lived by that made him whose was. He was funny and crazy and if he was your friend he meant it and would be there for you. He was loved by many hated by some but he knew where he stood and so did you. He was a man of God and shared his beliefs. A Christian man. He is so missed.