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Bruce Barmes Obituary

Bruce Raymond Barmes October 23, 1929 - January 25, 2014 GARNER - Bruce Raymond Barmes, 84, went to be with our Lord on Saturday surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Raymond C. and Esther Sannaman Barmes. He was preceded in death by his son, Steve Barmes. Bruce served in the Air Force in 1947 until 1949 and he played professional baseball for 1950 until 1960. He retired in 1991 from Martin Marietta. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Garner. Family will receive family and friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara York Barmes and his children, Judy Barmes Rucker (Joe) of Garner, N.C. and Brian J. Barmes of Davidson, N.C.; six grandsons and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be sent to Barmes Scholarship at Lincoln Christian University,100 Campus View Drive, Lincoln, Ill. 62656. Arrangement by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner, N.C. Condolences may be made to bryan-leefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jan. 28, 2014.

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Lonnie Coone

October 8, 2014

I played for Mr.Barmes in Little League for Dilworth Methodist Church in 1965 & 1966. Always remember him giving me the take sign and I did, strike 3. The other coach Vic Caldwell, kicked me in the butt and asked Bruce "Did you give him the take sign". He and Steve were grat folks and we would ofter go out to eat lunch after Sunday Church, it iwas a GREAT time in my life !

So sorry about his passing and that of Steve, Two WONDERFUL PEOPLE !

gary shaw

April 14, 2014

I grew up working at the Griffith ball park in the late fifties and early 60's I grew up with your family when you lived on Kinston Ave.My mother worked with Judy at Mel Jackson taxes. I use to play with Steve and his sister throwing the baseball that was such a long time ago. I do remember your dad at the game as well at home what a fine person he was. Just thought I would like to say hello after a lone time.

February 6, 2014

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

February 1, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the family. It is a blessing Bruce lived a long life because there are many people who may never see his age. May Almighty God who provide comfort to us (2 Cor 1:3) be with you during this difficult time of your life.

February 1, 2014

So sorry to hear about Bruce. Rely on Almighty God because he is near to those that are broken at heart and will provide you with the strength to continue on.

Maurice Doss

January 29, 2014

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Barmes family. I never had a chance writing to Bruce, but I had the opportunity to speak with him over the phone a long time ago. I never was able to find a photo of him until recently. I will remember his stories.

kb

January 28, 2014

My deepest sympathy goes out to family and friends during this difficult time.

January 28, 2014

May Bruce rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers ae with the family.

BSheppard - Atlanta, GA

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