W. Dee Barnes

W. ?Dee? Barnes,  of Chino Valley, Arizona died November 26, 2007 of a heart attack. He was born October 7, 1961 in Phoenix. The son of Wayne D. and Betty A. (Weinbeck) Barnes. Dee was 46 years old.   Dee married the love of his life Carrie Spurlin on March 20, 1988. He was a Phoenix police officer for five years before joining the Chino Valley Police Department Aug. 1989. Dee was a sergeant for the department and was the second longest serving officer.   Dee loved being outdoors and spending time away from the demands of his career; especically on family vacations. Dee enjoyed hunting and was on a hunting trip when he died. He was proudest of his girls. Dee was very active in community; he was a member of the Chino Valley?s VFW, Lions, Elk Lodge # 2842, the Rod & Gun Club and the Word of Life Assembly of God . Dee was a member of Chino?s FOP as well as the state FOP and AZ. Cops.   Dee is survived by his wife, Carrie, daughters Savanah Dee and Hailey Ann; his parents Wayne and Betty and his sister Cynthia (Ronald) Kee.   A procession will start at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 3rd, from Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez to the Word of Life Assembly of God Church, 590 W Road 1 N, Chino Valley.