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John Percell Barnes Sr. NORFOLK - John Percell Barnes Sr., 85, of the 100 block of Seekel St., passed away Oct. 6, 2010. He was born Nov. 12, 1924, to the late Ola and James A. Barnes Sr. in Norfolk. John was a member of Holy Trinity Outreach Mission. He retired from the Naval Air Rework Facility after 32 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Lillian B. Barnes; five daughters, Jane Lattimore (Sherman), Carolyn Lewis (Donald), Linda Barnes, Brenda Cooper (Leander), Angela West; one son, John P. Barnes Jr.; one sister, Audrey Sweatt (Floyd Sr.); 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Norfolk. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Watch service live online at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 9, 2010.

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Lorraine & Richard Thompson

October 11, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

October 9, 2010

To the Barnes Family, my sincere sympathy
is extended to you. May God continue to
Bless you.

Evelyn Tynes Holloman and Family
Hyattsville MD

Sandra Williams

October 9, 2010

To Carolyn Lewis and Family,on behalf of the Villa Heights Civic League we would extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God continue to give all peace and strenght and remember God has it all in control.
Villa Heights Civic League

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