Bernard “R.B.” Janes, 96, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown, KY.  He was born in Columbia, KY on December 27, 1924 to the late Freeman and Leora Hamilton Janes. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, LV Sexton Janes; a son, Richie Janes; and 3 sisters: Chloristeen Hrastinski, Edra Kelsey and Orilla Stone.

Mr. Janes was a member of the Milltown Methodist Church and a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a farmer and enjoyed shooting pool, fishing and playing Rook.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Ann Janes Dunbar (Billy) of Russell Springs, KY

4 grandchildren: Stacey Coffey (Darrell) of Columbia, KY, Kelly Eaton (Dallas) of Glasgow, KY, Holli Kitchen (David) of Mt. Juliet, TN and Casey Clanton (Daniel) of Charleston, TN

13 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren (and one on the way)

1 brother: Russell Janes (Nancy) of Louisville, KY

Several nieces and nephews

Funeral Service: Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home 

Burial: Union Cemetery 

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Thursday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Wally Burris, Glen Breeding, Chuck Rogers, Timmy Young, Andrew Coffey and Wesley Young

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.