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Charles Barnes Obituary
A native of LaPlata, Md., Charles retired from the U.S. Army on March 31, 1972. Staff Sgt. Barnes received many awards and decorations, one of the highest medals, the Purple Heart. He served in Germany, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Thailand. He was employed by and retired from civil service at Fort Lee, Va.
Staff Sgt. Barnes was preceded in death by his son, Derric C. Barnes; sisters, Ann Willette Barnes Perkins and Adelaide Barnes; and a brother, Wallace Eugene Barnes.
Staff Sgt. Barnes leaves to mourn a loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Maggie L. Barnes; one daughter, Faith A. Barnes; a son, Steven T. Barnes; two grandchildren, Kewana Barnes and Tiffany Barnes; three great-grandchildren, Tyquan Barnes, Jaden Barnes and Ta'Ziya Gregory, all of Petersburg, Va.; one brother, Robert Barnes of Waldorf, Md.; four sisters-in-law, Mattie Smith (Leon) and Hattie Scott, both of Petersburg, Va., Lelia Barlow (James) of New York and Mable Wilkerson of Sutherland, Va.; three brothers-in-law, Herbert Wilkerson (Mary), Steve Wilkerson of Sutherland, Va., and James Wilkerson (Cecelia) of Mitchville, Md.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Special thanks to his caregiver, Tabitha Myrick, and devoted friend, Washington H. Scott Jr.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. The interment to follow at the Blandford Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers are asked to assemble 1:30 p.m. at the funeral establishment.
The family will assemble 1 p.m. the day of the service and will receive friends at 1121 Beasley St., Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 732-2353.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Barnes online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Rev.Neal & Callie Young
September 25, 2010
To Mrs. Barnes, Faye and Stevie: We offer our sincere condolences and sympathy. Please know that we are praying for you and if we can do anything for you we are just a phone call away. (and right across the street) May God's speed be with you durning your Greiving period. Just Know that Mr. Barnes is "ALRIGHT and in a better place.
Connie Jefferson-Washington
September 25, 2010
To Maggie and Family,
I was sadden to hear about your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
September 22, 2010
To the Barnes Family:
The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult times in our lives. I am so sorry for your loss! When I heard of this, my mind reflected to the easter egg hunts he use to have for us all in the big open field that now no longer exist. Some how I recall being the youngest and him always leading me to the eggs to be found. Referring to me as *Monie*!
Forever he will be missed!
Munica & Family aka *Monie*
RIP your GOD DAUGTHER!
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