Fred Barnes Obituary

Fred Barnes III COLUMBIA, SC - Fred Barnes III, 52, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013. Born February 13, 1961, he was the only child of the late Fred Barnes Jr. and the late Sarah Boykin Barnes for whom he was a loving and devoted caregiver for many years. He grew up in Summerton, graduated from Clarendon Hall, and earned a degree in computer programming from Francis Marion University where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina as a senior analyst I. He will be greatly missed by his "cousin-siblings", Lynne Boykin of Florence, Danny Barnes, Linda Barnes Chinnis and Tammy Barnes Gottshalk, all of Charleston, along with a host of other family and friends whom he dearly loved. On a beautiful day, Fred could be found riding his Harley in the hillsides surrounding Columbia or eating wings with friends following a game or a movie. He never missed a chance for a scuba trip or a weekend with family or friends. A celebration of Fred's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Summerton Presbyterian Church with Rev. Garland Hart officiating. The family invites friends to gather in the fellowship hall following the service. Memorials may be made in Fred's name to The LAMB Institute, 215 Hickory Street, Charleston, SC 29407 or to Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston