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Obituary For Mr. Willie James Barnes
Mr. Willie James Barnes, 80, departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.
Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the St. Maryland Baptist Church, 5874 GA Hwy 37, Leary, Georgia.
Interment will follow in church cemetery.
Rev. David Johnson, Officiating
A TIME TO BE BORN: Willie James Barnes, “Brother,” was born on November 1, 1944, to the late Jessie Barnes, Sr., and Sallie Mae Oliver Barnes.
EDUCATION: Willie James (Brother) was educated in the Calhoun County school system. Brother graduated from H. T. Singleton High School in 1963.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Willie James, “Brother,” worked at Wildmead Plantation for 27 years. He later worked at Deer Run Plantation for seven years. He served on the Leary city council from 1976 - 1987. As a youth in the church he served on the usher board, before serving as a Deacon, and in the late 60s was an adult Sunday school teacher until 2008, and also, the youth director for numerous years. Later serving as the Chairman of the Deacon board.
A TIME TO DIE: WIllie James, “Brother,” departed this life Friday, January 10, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital of Albany, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Sallie Mae Barnes; and three sisters, Annie Lee, Betty Davis, and Geneva Marshall.
A TIME TO REMEMBER: Brother leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted and loving wife of 51 years, Doris Williams Barnes; devoted son, Marvin Barnes of Tallahassee, Florida; four brothers, James (Mattie), David (Shirley) of Leary, GA, Jessie (Kathy) of Albany, GA, and Nathaniel (Jeanestal) Barnes of Valdosta, GA; two aunts, Mary Oliver and Sallie Perry of Leary, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins, and friends; and two special nieces, Annie Carter and Kelsey Anderson.
Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
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I'm deeply sadden by the family loss. May the merciful Lord bless and comfort the Barnes family. Joanne Cooper Hines
Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God turn your time of darkness into light again. May He stay by your side during this difficult time. We are holding your family in our hearts and lifting you in prayer. Willie & Ruby Green's Family - Angela, Willie and Dr Green
My sincerest condolences to family.
Nedra Barnes-Larrieux,daughter of your cousin Larry Barnes
Praying for comfort during this difficult time for the family of the late Mr. Willie Barnes. He will be missed at the clinic. Mr. Barnes was a well respected man and much dignity. Rest in peace. Your caretaker S. Rambo DCI Albany #9🙏🏿
Greetings Barns Family, Yet another of Gods angels has taken wings! May the Love and Peace of Christ be with you all during this difficult time, Blessings to you all. 🙏🏾 Thomas and Donna Spencer Your Virginia Beach Family
To the Barnes family: God's grace is sufficient to comfort & encourage during these difficult times. My prayer is that God will strengthened & comforted you during thes difficult times! Carol Hicks
My condolences to the family.🙏🏽 Praying that God's grace will be sufficient during these difficult times! Janice Newberry
Love and Prayers to the Barnes family
To the Barnes Family! With our deepest sympathy! Mr. Willie will truly be missed! With all our love, The Walden Family!!
You will truly be missed Cousin Willie. Praying peace,comfort,and understanding to the family. I love you all. Latoya Green
Condolences to the Barnes family, praying that God comfort you during this time
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
