James "Gary" Barnes, Sr, 55, of 754 Garrett Road in Eden, passed away Monday, September 26, 2011 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, September 29 at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Barnes Family Cemetery on Rhodes Road in Eden. Mr. Barnes was born March 15, 1956 in Rockingham County. He was a former employee of Crawford Plumbing Company and later worked with ACI Construction Company. Surviving is his mother, Helen Barker Barnes of Eden; sons, Johnny Barnes and James G. Barnes, Jr., US Navy; daughter Jessica Barnes of Madison; special friend, Sandra Lynn, of the home; two sisters, Marie Hopkins of Eden and Connie Barnes of Lillington; brothers, Lynn Barnes and Wayne Barnes, both of Eden; and his two canine friends, Ringo and Maximus of the home. Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Barnes and infant daughter, Kathy Michelle Barnes. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday (10 - 11 AM) at Fair Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
I am sadden to hear of the passing of your love one James. Words are most difficult to express the pain that your family is experiencing. No one can comfort you better than God can. The Bible based resurrection hope for James that Jesus outlined at John 5:28,29 are consoling words for your family. Although you have faith in the resurrection hope the pain of James passing at times will be unrelenting. God address the emotional pain the impacts your hearts and minds at this time. Psalms 34:18 states, "God is near those broken at heart and crushed in spiit". So rely on he God of all comfort Jehovah because he will sustain and strengthen you during this time of sorrow. (Psalms 55:22)
Charles Bell
I am so saddened to hear of Gary's passing. He and my daddy ( Melvin Owens) taught me how to fish when I was a little girl and I always will remember those special days growing up. Even as an adult I would run into him at the store and he would ask me did I still like to fish!! May God wrap his arms around all of you during this difficult time.
Chasity Hankins
GARY WAS OLD FRIEND TO MY FAMILY.SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS GOD BLESS
peggy snowdy atwal
I will miss Gary so much, I will never forget the good times we had. Gary and I riding horses and motorcycles. Gary has always been a true friend and will never be forgotten. May God bless your family and we will be praying for comfort for all his family and friends. Ronnie & Kim Snowdy
RONNIE SNOWDY SR.
To the family of Gary. Just a shock and we will miss him coming up the road in his dodge truck waving and smiling. Our prayers and thoughts are with each one of you. He was a great neighbor and would help you do anything. He will be truly missed. Myra and Charles Burgess
Charles and Myra Burgess
God has called a good man home. Gary and I were married for 17 years and the love we had for each other is found only once in a lifetime. We had so much fun, Horseback riding, knocking around together in flea markets and of course fishing. We were known as the Queen and King of Crappie fishing at the lake... I'll always remember the great wonderful times we had together. Even after we divorced , we remained friends and talked often. He will be missed by me and my family. He was a wonderful father for my daughter Nikki. He raised and treated her like his own.. He is in heaven with his daddy and brother and his little girl.. until we meet again. Gary....Love you always..Gladys
Gladys Jones
he will be missed by all of us,and my deepest smpathyto all of u
candy bateman
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Gary. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Benny & Cheryl Wray
Barnes Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was a sweet man always smiling. And every time I saw him I reminded him how much he looked like the singer Huwie Lewis (Its Hit to be square) and he would just laugh. He will be missed! Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Teri Long-Scott
Donnie & Teri ( Long ) Scott
I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I have nothing but fond memories of him. His grin was priceless. May God look over you all in this time of loss.
Susan Turner
May God be with each and every member of your family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family members and his many friends. May God Bless you All.
The Purdy Family
i am so sorry for your lost.my prayers are with each and everyone of you.
flossy
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