Kelvin Freeman Barnes

Kelvin you was the Best!.We all loved you from Woodrow Ave.Thank you for supporting me in Football.Basketball.Wrestling.track and showing me the love for fast fords and mustangs..We All loved you and Joe..Your was my Big Brother..One the Truly Best that Northside has every produced!.Your Legacy will live on and on! REST IN POWER!

Rest in peace Kell, I will miss you 😢 l cherish the time we spent working with you as you proved your love for your Big Brother, JoJo.

Chandler Junior High and John Marshall alumni. May Peace Be Unto The Barnes Families.

Barnes you will forever be missed at John Marshall High and all other surrounding schools. Rest In Peace Kevin. Condolences to your family and friends! 🙏🏽🏀🛤️🥎🏈

Sadden to hear of Kelvin's passing. We were in school together and Northside Neighbors, Kelvin was a great friend and John Marshall legend as a coach and awesome supporter. A committed supporter of the Basketball team all throughout his life and now Kelvin can rest on his Laurels. Prayers and Condolences to his family and friends. Peace and Blessings.

As many others have already shared, Barnes loved JM. He would be there for any event and would help out without being asked to do so. He always participated in our annual Faculty-Student Basketball Game. He'd find a way to play even if he was subbing next door at Henderson on the day of the game. 'Deadeye' Barnes would rain 3s in the Sold Out gym as the games were played as fundraisers for the Athletic Department. He also supported all RPS schools and athletic teams. He even came to Varina games and would 'assist' there as well. Barnes will be missed but not forgotten. He was JAYEM!

Coach Adams

My sisncere condolences to the Barnes family, kelvin was a staple to the Northside community, especially people from Northside as well as Highland Park. Kelvin had a heart for everyone whom he knew and beacame close to.He would always share his thoughts and feelings about issues pertaining to JM ,whether it was good or bad, he didnt hesitate to speak on it, he wanted to see JM students succed on the field of play as well as in the classroom. Kelvin loved people from other communities as well, as you would notice him at other schools, if there was a rivalry game or game of week, he follwed all sports, for those who dont know, he was very passionate about track and field, as he looked forward to helping the track program unconditionally without notice. As we continue to mourn for Kelvin, let us remember what he stood for, solitary ,pride, ethics, respect and Family, the NORTHSIDE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.

May God Bless you always, as this is the day the Lord has made, may we all be glad and rejoice in it. Coah Mario

My condolences to the family of Mr.Barnes. He was a guy of wisdom and love for his community. Jm, Henderson and Northside has loss a pillar of the community. Rest easy.. your guy "Face"

My condolences to Kelvin's family. He was a fixture at John Marshall and always supported his alma mater in every possible way. May Kelvin be resting peacefully. Melody Wood

Sending prayers and and heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Barnes. We love you, Mr. Barnes. Rest well. 🙏🏼🤍🕊🙏🏼

Rest in peace Mr Barnes🙏🙏🙏 Will miss stopping to talk on your bike in front of my mom's house on Woodrow Ave.

To the family of the late Kelvin Barnes, may our creator comfort and keep you near, during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Kelvin at Henderson Middle School. He was such a gentleman and always committed to helping and serving students! His legacy will forever live through the lives of many. He faithfully shared words of wisdom, encouragement and sports stats! May the joy of the Lord give you strength. His smile and energized spirit will forever resonate in my heart. Such a great man, gone too soon!

Gonna miss you "CUZ"! Job Well done! Your name will not be in vain. I promise! Love always 💙

Rest in peace Kelvin with your Beloved kindred. I recall you pacing the sporting events like coaches do. Rest.

The one that you love and lost will always be with you in memory and in prayer.

Rest with God our Father Our sincere condolences to the Family

Kelvin and I were teammates on the Jayems 🏈🏈🏈🏈team 1968 -- 71 We were Capital District Central Regional Champions as sophomores aka the Pride Squad; we graduated together Jun 1971.Later on 1991 -1993 we later joined the Jayem Coaching Staff under Coaches Murray Wood, Bibey, Sam Davis, Lamont Boles & Kevin Burten the Varsity 🏈🏈🏈 together as the staff that changed the culture of a fledgeling program that achieved 2 District titles and another Central Regional Championship & a State Semi-Finalist playoffs.1992-93 Coach Kelvin Barnes' wall of fame honorary definitely is well deserved His prescience will always be heart felt and remembered!

Rest in Paradise my friend.

Rest in Peace my friend. Always a great guy who loved sports. My condolences go out to the Barnes family during this very difficult time.

Rest in Peace my friend.

You always was a true friend barns you help me with cars we played ball on the same courts you always was a good guy u will be miss g

My condolences to all of Kelvin's family. 🙏🏽 Kelvin & I shared the same passion. We both loved working with young people and we both loved basketball 🏀. I think Kelvin and I invented the 3-point shot. I could always count on Kelvin to be my substitute teacher when I needed him.📚 Kelvin was a very supportive Alumni of JMHS Justices. 🙏🏽

One of my many memories of Kelvin is taking me back to the years when his brother Joseph was ill and thereafter, passed away. Kelvin dedicated his ALL to taking care of his brother. Now they are together again both RESTING IN PEACE with our HEAVENLY FATHER.

Mr. Barnes was an awesome supporter and long-term substitute teacher at Henderson Middle School. He arrived every day with a smile, followed the lesson plans left by the regular teacher, managed student behavior well, and showed genuine care for students' understanding and well-being. His presence will be missed.

I will miss seeing Barnes at sporting events. My most sincere condolences and prayers to the family.

Barnes was one of the biggest supporters of high school sports I've ever met. He especially loved attending basketball games in support of city schools. He was always a fixture in the stands and would fined his was over to speak. For people who didn't know, his was a great basketball player in his time. He will be missed.

Mr. Barnes, The world lost a really good man when it lost you Barnes. There are a lot of people that omit good energy, but none like Barnes. It was truly an honor to have known you for as long as I did. Peace and Love. Rest easy my friend.

My deepest condolences to the family.

Barnes you will forever be missed! You were truly a staple to the Northside! Rest easy my dear friend! Condolences to your family and friends! 🙏

To Kevin's love ones he left behind, just know Kevin is not in no more pain.Kevin is with our FATHER in HEAVEN 🙏🏾

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.