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Dwayne Barnes Obituary

U. S. Army Retiree HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. Dwayne M. Barnes, Sr. of Broxton Court entered into rest on Friday, August 19, 2011 at his residence. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Chapel, Barnes Avenue , Ft. Gordon with Chaplain Willie Mashack and Rev. Dr . Larry Augurson officiating. Mr. Barnes, a native of New Orleans , was retired from the U. S. Army as Staff Sergeant after twenty years of service and was employed with Global Business Solutions, Inc. as a Training Technician. He was a member of Faith Gospel Church , Ft. Gordon . Survivors are his wife, Deborah M. Barnes; a daughter, Dominik Barnes; a son, Dwayne Barnes, Jr.; sisters, Stacy Carrier, Tampa, FL, Wanda Williams, San Antonio, TX, Jennifer Taylor, Donaldsonville, LA; twin brother, Wayne Barnes, Donaldsonville, LA; and a host of other relatives. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. Final funeral service and interment will be arranged by Demby & Son Funeral Home, 900 Magnolia Street , Donaldsonville , LA 70346 . Please sign guest book at www.wmsfh.net Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road , Hephzibah , GA The Augusta Chronicle-August 22, 2011

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Aug. 20 to Aug. 22, 2011.

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Linda

August 30, 2011

May God strengthen and comfort you and your family as you go through this time of sorrow. I know your hearts are heavy but, I pray that you look to hills from which your strength comes from. Trust and believe in God and He will see you through. Linda, Baton Rouge, LA

Murray Landix

August 29, 2011

To the Barnes' family , my prays are with you . Murray J. Landix,Jr.

Timothy Dixon Sr.

August 27, 2011

Real Simple,Real Plain.Its a part of God's Master Plan, as you take your rest in His Hands.Your family,friends and associates alike will miss you but God kept you.To your family I say,cheerish the memories and keep his legacy alive.I remembered the projects.

August 27, 2011

May the Lord Our God keep the Barnes Family in His tender loving care at a time like this.

Avis & Michael Haynes
Donaldsonville, La

LIZ,THERA,REGGIE JARVIS

August 27, 2011

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.

Sybil Chatman-Miles

August 26, 2011

My family and I are praying God's peace and comfort each and everyday. It is a blessing to have known Dwayne all my life. He was truly a loving and special person. Let God be your strength, and we will continually pray for you.

Yvonne, Cynthia and The Buggage Family

August 26, 2011

To The Barnes Family,
You are in our prayers. God Bless.

August 26, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time...forever in our hearts...

The Shermans...Eleanor, Leo, and Marcia

Janell Bergeron LaTour

August 26, 2011

Debra,Dominik,Dwayne Jr. and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dwayne was such a wonderful person,classmate and friend. I have such great memories. May your memories and the peace of our Lord see you through this sad time.

Jean Warr

August 26, 2011

To the Barnes Family:
My heart goes out to you and I will keep you in my prayers. Looking back on our high school years he was a great friend and classmate I will always cherish his friendship. Jean Warr class of 1980 (Dallas, Tx )

Donna Bowie

August 26, 2011

Deborah, Dominik and DJ.. we share your loss. Our prayers are with you. Continue to trust in GOD and know that he is with you. The Bowie Family

Suzanne Cahn, and Family

August 26, 2011

To Debra and the Barnes Family,you have my symathy and prayers during these troubled days. I pray God will help you and your family through this sad occasion with the strength you need.

Brenda J. Johnson

August 26, 2011

May you find comfort in
God's love during this
most difficult time.

Claudette Claverie-David

August 26, 2011

May the depth of your faith
and the love of those who
share your loss comfort you at
this time of sadness. With
prayers and sympathy.

Maxine Claverie-Sherman

August 26, 2011

May God grant you all the
strength you need during this
difficult time. With sympathy and prayers.

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest J. Claverie

August 26, 2011

May God who watches over us and
hears us when we pray, be very near
to give you strength and comfort you
today. With prayers and sympathy.

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Schonberg

August 26, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Pernella Skinner

August 26, 2011

God bless the entire Barnes family. Your Donaldsonville family is standing behind you every step of the way! We are here for you in love and support

Donna Gaignard

August 26, 2011

Jesus is the light of the world. Praise God, a light that never dims or darkens! In your time of sorrow, when things look dark, remember the Light!

Donna Gaignard

August 26, 2011

To the entire Barnes Family - God is able! He will see you through the sorrows and the darkness. He is the light at the end of the tunnel and even now, He holds tomorrow and He holds your hand. Debra, you are strong because of your great faith. Hold on to the memories, cherish what will always remain and that is the love you two shared. Dwayne was a very special classmate, we all have fond memories of him and good memories is a gift that keeps on giving! God bless all of you and keep you strong in your time of loss. - Donna Gaignard, classmate and friend!

Margaret LeBlanc-Dugas (Class of 1980)

August 26, 2011

To the entire Barnes family...
My heartfelt condolences in your time of loss & sorrow. May you find peace & comfort in the precious memories of Dwayne, now & for years to come.

Kelvin L. Thomas & Family

August 25, 2011

Debra, Dwayne Jr, and Dominik, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We can not express the deep sorrow that we feel in our hearts for you in your time of grief. Debra, thank you and your family for coming through and supporting us in our time of need. You have shone yourself to be faithful and reliable. You've been wonderful GOD Parents to our children and we love you for it! GOD bless you and we will continue to keep you in our prayers.

August 23, 2011

To the family, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, Stay strong and my prayers are with you.


Kenneth E. Coleman
Donaldsonville,Louisiana

Erin and Justin Luttrell

August 23, 2011

To the Barnes family, I am so sorry for your lost. I pray that God gives you the strength you need to prosper through this difficult time. I know his family, friends, coworkers and aquintances will miss him dearly.

August 23, 2011

Our condolences goes out to the family,Our throughts and prayers are with you all.

ROY and Cheryl Shepherd
Hephzibah,Georgia

Bessie Howard

August 23, 2011

May the love of God be with you and give you the strength that you need. I am praying for you and your family.

Tom & Sally Hestle

August 22, 2011

Our condolences to and prayers for you, Dwayne's family. As with the rest of us at GBSI, we will miss Dwayne. May you find comfort in this time of loss.

Sheila Dyer

August 22, 2011

Deborah, I can not epress the deep sadness I feel for you and your family. Dwayne was a wonderful man and will be missed dearly. May you find comfort in the knowledge that he is in the loving arms of God!

Herbert Barnes, Jr.

August 22, 2011

Deborah, Dominik, Dwayne Jr., You all are in our hearts, and prayers. It may sound simple; but God just needed another angel to watch over us. Take solace in knowing that his mother Lillian, Uncle Herbert, & Uncle Sonny recently went before him to make sure that everything was ready for Dwayne’s arrival. He is amongst family at a feast in his honor to welcome him home. Love Aunt Shirley Barnes, Victoria & Herbert Barnes, Jr.

Vioni Holmes

August 22, 2011

My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family. Gone too soon, but God knows best.

Vickie,Clement,Curtis Brown

August 22, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sylvester & Maggie McDonald

August 21, 2011

Debra, May the God of comfort be with you during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you and yours. Minister McDonald & Family

Pastor Roderick Redd

August 21, 2011

My heart aches for the Barnes family. I loved Dwayne. He is without question one of the best friends I had in Augusta. I love Dwayne. He was a blessing to my life. Mrs. Barnes and family, may God give you all rest during this sad time.

Laron & Tiffany Churchwell

August 21, 2011

Mrs. Barnes you and your family will continue to be in our prayers. God will help yall stand strong for one another. With time u will heal. Our husbands use to work together at PCS Nitrogen. Mr. Barnes would always crack jokes with my husband. "LaRon & Tiffany Churchwell (Augusta,Ga).

Quentin Robinson

August 20, 2011

My condolences goes out the the family, i love yall and i am praying for you all.

Cheryl Williamson

August 20, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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