James Edward Barnes, age 68, went to his heavenly home Thursday, October 17, 2013 after a short illness.
He was the youngest son of Edward Barnes and Ruth Knight Barnes, born on August 26, 1945. He grew up in Port Wentworth, Georgia, where he was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth, a lifelong Volunteer Firefighter for the Port Wentworth and Garden City Fire Departments, a fifteen-year member of the Port Wentworth Lions Club and a member of the Port Wentworth Senior Citizen Center. He retired from Great Dane Trailers in September 2007.
James is survived by his Sister, Theresa Arennetta Lawrence of Garden City, Georgia, his Brother Weldon Eugene Barnes of Pooler, Georgia, 33 nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 20. 2013 from 3pm – 5pm at Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Monday, October 21, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth, Georgia, Pep Blackwelder officiating. He will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park-West along-side his parents.
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C.J. Neesmith
A heart is not judged by how much you love; but by how much you are loved by others. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
May the many fond memories of your loved one provide you with peace and serenity at this time of loss.
Anita Thompson
Dear Mr. Weldon,
We consider it a blessing and priviledge to have been able to help you to care for Mr. James. Your love and concern for his every need was a beautiful thing to watch and your efforts will be rewarded in heaven. Even though Mr. James has gone on to his “forever home”, you and your family will always be part of our Westview family. We want you to know that we are here for you if there is anything we can do for you. We thank you for sharing Mr. James with us, and getting to know your family has been our great pleasure.
Residents and Staff of Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation
Barbara Mingledorf -Maxwell
Our deepest sympathy is sent to James’ family. He was a very kind person and was liked by our family. We are very sorry to hear of his passing and he will surely be missed.
Very Sincerely,
Barbara (Mingledorff) Maxwell and The Mingledorff Family