Jimmy L. Barnes Sr.

Jimmy Barnes Obituary

BARNES , SR. Funeral services for Jimmy L. Barnes Sr., 82, will be held 2PM Tuesday, January 19, 2010 in the chapel at JACKSONVILLE MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME 111 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, Florida with Pastor Richard Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery Masonic Garden. Jimmy was born and raised in Jacksonville and was a true native Floridian. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy serving during WWII. Jimmy made his career with CSX and retired after 40 years of dedicated service. He loved music, could play a mean harmonica, ukelele and was choir director at his church for many years. Bowling, golf and the Gator football team were his passions. Mr Barnes is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Nina Barnes; five children, Jimmy Barnes Jr., Brenda Van Zant, Don Barnes, Deanna Basford, and Janice Pearsall; seven grandchildren, five great- grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends. Family will receive friends on Tuesday prior to the service from 1PM-2PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Foundation www.diabetes.org Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 18, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jimmy Barnes

10 Entries

Jim L. Barnes, Jr.

January 29, 2010

For all those who have placed or will place a message of condolence into this Guest Book for my father, Jimmy L. Barnes, Sr., our family thanks you for your love and support. Dad’s life gave us a lot of love, laughter, and music. He had many friends and he was a good friend to many people. His passing has made us even more aware to appreciate and value the time we can spend with our families and friends. Dad’s greatest treasure on earth was his wife, Nina. This wonderful woman and Dad shared their richness of life for 48 years. We love her and will continue to surround her with our love and support. My wife, Gloria, and I have always enjoyed how Dad and Nina are loving Grandparents to our two sons, Jake and Eli. Our sons have many great memories of visiting ‘Grandma and Grandpa’. Dad told me often that he loved me. Those words are important from a father to a son. Dad showed us how to be strong and determined in our life. I told him often how proud I was of him. He served his family, he served his country in WWII, and for me, he served as a role model of a good man, a good husband, and a good father. I’m proud to be his son. I love him and I will miss him. Thank you for your thoughts.

Ron & Wilma Frederick

January 29, 2010

Ron & Wilma Frederick of Pensacola Florida wish to express their heartfelt condolences at the passing of Jimmy Barnes Sr. Through his family, we have experienced the love, wisdom and goodness of this wonderful husband and father. To Nina and the extended family, we acknowledge that love lives within each and forever.

Lynette Mize

January 28, 2010

We are so very sorry for the loss of your father. Just knowing what a wonder person Jim is and the loving husband he is to Gloria (both very special friends of ours), and having had the opportunity to have met Don, Mr. Jimmy Barnes had to have been a wonderful father. I also know this due to the many happy and caring comments Jim shared with us about his father. We are thinking of you and your family.

With our love and heartfelt sympathy,
Lynette and Rob, San Clemente, CA

Cathy Roth

January 26, 2010

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss, Mr. Barnes will be missed by all. I will specially miss all the waves, and smiles. Your neighbor Cathy Roth and family.

Debbie (and Harry) Horne

January 25, 2010

Dear Aunt Nina, Jimmy, Brenda, Don, Deanna, Jan, and the rest of the family,

We received the news of Uncle James' death with great sadness. We wish we were able to be there with you during this time to share the grief and to celebrate Uncle James' life. We were not able to be with him often, but I have so many wonderful memories of times we were together, from my childhood and as an adult. The love that he and Daddy shared touched me. What I will most remember about Uncle James is how funny he was and his love for family. He was always talking about his children with so much pride. I will miss him. Please know that we are thinking of each of you and praying for you here in Peru.

Stacy Rosacia

January 21, 2010

I am so sorry for the loss you morn right now. Uncle James was such a great man with such a good heart. He taught me how to sing red hot momma the last time I got to visit with him. He is in a better place now. I just hope now the Lord is with you through this journey I know goodbyes are never easy.

Take Care and God Bless,
Stacy Rosacia

Helen Lane

January 20, 2010

Dear Aunt Nina, Jimmy, Brenda, Don, Deanna, Jan and all the family,

We were sorry to hear that Uncle James passed away. Although we didn't see him often, we loved him and the dear uncle and man that he was. His family was important to him and he loved you all very much. He also showed deep concern and affection for us when we saw him at Daddy's funeral. We also loved Uncle James' great sense of humor, which was much like Daddy's. Daddy joked he would spend 2 hours trying to find the funniest cards in the store for Uncle James' birthdays, and it was evident that Uncle James did the same for Daddy's. They are now together again in Heaven, sitting at the feet of Jesus and, perhaps, sharing a chuckle or two. We loved Uncle James and will miss him. May God bless all of you with His comfort, strength and peace.

With our love & heartfelt sympathy,
Helen and Barry

Chris & Jennie Bailey

January 19, 2010

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Angie Gentry

January 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Linzy Oliver

January 18, 2010

Good-bye for now to a great father and husband. We'll all see you on the other side.
ALL ABOARD!!!!

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