Jarrel Walton Barnes

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Jarrel Walton Barnes, 63, of 136 W. Lake Road, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 25, 2011 at Hospice Home of High Point. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, January 29, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Barnes was born August 25, 1947 in Hampton, VA. He was a retiree of Miller Brewing Company after 30 years of service and was a Mason. Surviving is his son, Steven Barnes of High Point; fiancee, Abby Bowman of High Point; step-children, Brian Bowman and wife, Debbie, and Michael Bowman and wife, Ginger; four grandchildren, Griffin, Leah, Kayla, and Sabrina; two sisters-in-law, Donna Monroe and husband, Michael of Newport News, VA and Deborah Corriher of Hampton, VA; special friend, Maye Reinert; and his two beloved Labrador Retrievers, Harley and Mousse and Jack Russell Terrier, Peanut. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Brenda C. Barnes. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday (1 - 2 PM) at Fair Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 or to Hospice of High Point, 1803 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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Dear Steven and Abby, I am very sorry to hear of Jarrel's passing. I have many many great memories of working with Jarrel. He was a very dear friend through thick and thin and I wil always remember him for that. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May GOD bless you. Benny Setliff
Ben Setliff

Steven, Jarrel was a great friend and wonderful co-worker. He always had a smile on his face and it always made you wonder, what is he up to now? He was so proud of you Steven, and you were the light of his life. Continue on to be the man he was so proud of. May Jarrel rest in peace and suffer no more. He will be missed.
Kay Gammon

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Jarrel. He was one of the genuinely nice guys and I enjoyed working with him. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Hopper

Steven, my heart goes out to you and Abby during this most difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that you're loved by so many people, especially the staff at WFU DB! We miss you, and I miss you, and I'm here for you if you need anything; please do not be afraid to call!
Kayla Hammaker

Dear Steven, We were so sorry to her about your Dad's passing away. We're also sorry that we aren't there for you. Please keep in touch. Love, Martha & Tom
Martha Hundley

Jarrel was truly a gentleman. When he asked me for my Mother's hand in marriage, I knew he was one in a million. He treated EVERYONE in my family with love and respect, and for that we will always be eternally grateful. I consider myself lucky to have known such a great person. The void he leaves can NEVER be filled, but the memories will last to the end of our days. God must have truly needed a great man, because he sure called one home today.
Brian Bowman

Dear Steven & Abby, I am so sorry for your loss, I know this has been a difficult time for you and your families. If there is anything I can do for either of you do not hesitate to call me. I know he will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Sherri
Sherri Goddard

Steven, My heart is truly breaking for you. I know how much you loved your Dad and I also know how much he loved you. He was so very proud of you and with good reason. He passed on to you the kindness in his heart and the ability to make everyone around him feel special. I will cherish the memories of his beautiful smile and the great big heartfelt hugs that he was ALWAYS happy to share EVERY time I saw him. He was one of a kind and will truly be missed. Love and Prayers
Lisa Earles

Dear Abby and Barnes family please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerly, Mrs. Beverly Head
Beverly Head

To Abby, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Just know that Jarrel is at peace with our Heavenly Father. Take comfort in knowing that his life was richly bless because of the relationship you two shared. I love you and don't hesitate to come and lean on me.
Teresa Godley

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Always remember how much you loved Jarrell ,and how much he loved you. This in itself made his life special.
Danny R. Billings

I will truly miss Jarrel. He was one of the best people I've ever met. Kind, generous, loving, happy. He brought happiness to everyone he met. He especially brought happiness to my sister Abby. Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. I'll miss you Jarrel.
Betsy Pegram

Abby and family, My heart is so heavy for all of you at the passing of Jarrell. He was such a good man. Everyone was very luck to had him in their lives. He will be greatly missed. May God hold you in his loving arms and help you through the days ahead. Love, Myra Clodfelter
Myra Clodfelter

Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bambi and Keith Cottle

Abby & Steven.....I am so sorry for your loss. It is comforting to know that Jarrel is at peace now. Please know that I will always be here to support the two of you.
Kitty Stafford

Steven, I as so sorry to hear of your loss. Both of your parents ment so much to me. Please let me and Kim know if we can do anything for you.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray Overby

Abby and Steven. Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mario Mourato And Pedro Arias
Mario Mourato

Steven and Abby...you're in my thoguhts and prayers. Jarrell was such a kind soul. He will be missed. Sending my love to you both.
Scott Lamm

My sweet Steven; my buddy. My heart is filled with so many emotions I don't know where to start. Brenda's death just a few years ago was such a nightmare for our family but as time passed it got easier because we had you and Jarrel and the dogs to remind us of how happy you both made her. Loosing Jarrel, somehow, makes me even sadder because now the son they so lovingly raised is left with no parents here on earth to continue to encourage and hold you and tell you how proud they are of you. I do know, however, they are both looking down upon you, with all that you've been through in these last few months, and holding each other with joy and gleaming with pride about their son. You will forever hold a special place in mine and Mike's heart because I intend to keep my promise to your mother and "keep you in MY LIFE" forever. We will be there even though we are so far away, we'll be there for you always. I love you with all my heart and I too, am proud of my little Steven who's grown up to be such a strong, smart, handsome young man. The best thing you can do for your parents now is to "enjoy" your life, fill it with the many, many friends you have and "be happy" since you know, more then most, how short life can be. Aunt Donnie
Donna Monroe

Dear Abby & Steven, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please know that we love you both, and we are always available if you need us. We are praying that God give you peace and comfort. Much love to you both.
Roger & Lisa Carmichael

Abby and Steven, we are deeply sorry for your great loss of such a wonderful man and a caring father. We always enjoyed the times we spent with Jarrel. He brought so much happiness to my sister Abby, and was truely a blessing to everyone in my family.I don't believe this is good-bye, but until we meet again in heaven according to GOD's Holy word. ALL OUR LOVE to you both.
Chris & Jo Ann Solustri

abby and steven, i'm so sorry for your loss. jarrell was a wonderful man, who loved, and was loved, by my friend abby. love, candy
candy fenn

Abby, You have my deepest sympathy in your loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Always, Karyn Divine
Karyn Divine

Jarrel, Hey Man, you know you were not my brother in law; but my brother, buddy and best friend. We shared a lot of good and bad times together which I will never forget. 38 years of knowing and loving you was just not enough time. We were supposed to do so much more. I will do my best to do what you asked of me, and will be very proud to do so. Steven, life has dealt you a heck of a path to go down that will include struggles and hardships, but will also include many accomplishments and happy times. Sometimes we cannot choose the path we want, but walking that path will make you who you are in the end. I feel your every hurt. We have shared alot together and will continue to do so in the future. Always remember, "I got my eye on you" !! Uncle Mike
Michael Monroe

Dear Barnes Family, Wishing you our deepest sympathy at this time. We were his neighbors on Westfield Rd. We will always remember how welcome Jarrel made us feel when we moved into the neighborhood. My God give you comfort at this sad time. Our deepest condolences, Rodney and Monica Swanson 145 Westfield Rd. Eden
Rodney and Monica Swanson

Steven and Abby, We have all lost a wonderful person from our lives. Jarrel was a great friend,a wonderful human being, and as Brian previously stated a TRUE GENTLEMAN in every sense of the word. If you ever felt down all you had to do was find Jarrel and suddenly everything was brighter. Steven, you know you are our second son and anytime you need anything, need to talk,or just want to hangout, our door is always open. Abby,you are a wonderful example of Jarrel's warmth and ability to make everyone around to feel good about themselves. The two of you mirrored each other so much that we know it was truly a match made in Heaven. As with Steven, our door is always open and we look forward to continuing our friendship forever.
Tim & Rhonda Middleton

It is so very difficult to know what to say just now��?Ѭ?.except to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire family. I met Jarrel within the past couple of years, and truly wish that I had known him much longer. I had the pleasure of being part of a family get-together over the Christmas holiday season 2009, which included Jarrel, his fianc�� Abby, his son Steven, sisters-in-law Deborah & Donna, and brother-in-law Mike. We all congregated in one home, spent the weekend, socialized, shared fellowship, talked by the fire and had a wonderful time. Memories of that weekend and of the other encounters with Jarrel during my all-too-brief acquaintance with him will be treasured and remain with me always. Jarrel will truly be missed and remembered. My love, prayers, sympathy and friendship is extended to Jarrel��?�?�s family and friends.
Philip McGhee

Abby, So sorry about Jarrel. I am thankful you two had each other, even if it was too short of a time. Only God knows the reason . Think on the wonderful memories and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and his family. Gina Frady
Gina Frady

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