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George Barnes Obituary
Sergeant retired
AIKEN, SC - A celebration of life service for Mr. George Duncan Barnes, Sr. Chief Master Sergeant retired will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Ed Turner Officiating.
Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the U.S. Air Force ceremonial team.
Mr. Barns entered into rest Thursday August 11, 2016 at Anchor Rehab, Aiken. He was a native of Pikeville, NC, and had made Aiken County his home for over 50 years.
He was the husband of the late Mrs. Frances Thompson Barnes, and a son of the late Mr. Hines Duncan Barnes, and the late Mrs. Mattie Langston Barnes.
Mr. Barnes was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force retiring with 30 years of service with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He retired with 15 years of service with the South Carolina Department of Corrections as a Correctional/Training officer in the Aiken and Trenton facilities, and an umpiring official with the City of Aiken and Church Leagues for baseball, softball, and basketball games for 40 years.
Mr. Barnes was a member of Highland Pines Baptist Church, Aiken, SC.
Survivors include one daughter, Laurie Barnes (Tony) Rollins, Aiken; two sons, Randall Lee (Annemarie) Barnes, Austin, Arkansas, Barry Alan (Florence) Barnes, Maumell, Arkansas; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr. Barnes was also predeceased by one son, George Duncan Barnes, Jr. and one brother, Sidney Ray Barnes.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorials be made to the Aiken SPCA Albrecht Center, 199 Willow Run Road, Aiken, SC, 29801.
Pallbearers will be the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends 6-8 pm this evening, Monday, August 15, 2016 at COLE FUNERAL HOME 1544 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY (118 BY PASS) AIKEN, SC, 29801. 803-648-7175.
Please sign the online registry or order flowers at www.colefuneralhomeinc.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for George Barnes
August 20, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Please know that God is close to the brokenhearted (Ps 34: 18). He will help you to endure.
freddie phillips
August 18, 2016
our prayers goes out to the family of Sgt. Barnes.Lt. Phillips and family
Becky Dawes
August 18, 2016
Laurie,
I am so sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family to have that special peace that passes all understanding. XO
Tolbert
August 18, 2016
Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this most difficult time.
Sherry Mathis
August 16, 2016
Laurie, I am so sorry for your loss. I trust the Lord to sustain you thru this difficult time. You & your family have my prayers.
Terry Carter
August 15, 2016
God Bless. Prayers to all the family
Wayne Marchant
August 15, 2016
We will miss you. You were a great friend and a lot of fun to umpire with.
Our association is at a great loss without you.
Nan Barnes Montague
August 15, 2016
Prayers for all family.
Cindy Alphin
August 15, 2016
Uncle George or GD as we called him was a dedicated husband and father to his family. I have so many wonderful memories of going to see them with his mother, my grandmother. So very sorry that I was not able to see you one last time before you went on to be with granny, granddaddy, daddy & Aunt Frances. Love you always. Your neice, Cindy Barnes Alphin
Charles Spearman
August 15, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sherman Carpenter
August 14, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tim Friar
August 14, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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