Robert-Barnes-Obituary

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Robert Barnes

Fairfax, Virginia

Apr 21, 1933 – Jul 10, 2025

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April 21, 1933
DIED
July 10, 2025
LOCATION
Fairfax, Virginia

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Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home Obituary

Robert (Bob) Joy Barnes, 92, died on July 10, 2025, in Fairfax Station, VA, after a short illness.Born on April 21, 1933, in Baltimore, MD, Bob was the son of James Whitehill Barnes and Rose Violet (Joy) Barnes. He was raised on the family's dairy farm in Frederick County and graduated from...

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Mike and family, I'm sorry to hear of Bob's death. I will miss seeing him at the Amvets and the Elk's lodge. I send my sincere condolences and prayers.

Sending Thoughts & Prayers For All Family And Friends. I only met and or seen you a few times with your son at The Amvets Post 2 In Frederick. May God's Grace Shine Upon Your Family & Friends....

Bob and Nancy were my neighbors in Mountaindale. They were delightful. Always loved talking with Bob. He was a wealth of information about everything.

Mike, I am so sorry to learn about the loss of your dad. Growing up in Woodsboro, across from the yellow farmhouse of Aunt Rosie and Uncle Whitehill, I so enjoyed time spent with the family. In later years, your dad entertained me with stories about my dad. He was such a good man.

Michael: I am so very sorry to read that your Dad has passed away. Your Dad was a very special man and I am so fortunate to have know him and you. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Cheri Rhoderick (Amvets and Elks)

July 20, 2025 Sympathies and condolences to Mike, Mike Jr., Harlan and all of the Barnes, Joy and Falk families. Mr. Barnes, as he was known to all of us growing up on 14th Street and in the surrounding neighborhood, was often a surrogate parent for us; was there for all of us, all of the time, through all the years; and he helped us navigate the trials and tribulations of growing up and coming of age. Mr. Barnes was nice, caring, kind, funny, tough, independent, hard-working and a...

I remember going to Ocean City with the Barnes´ and the Joy´s when we were kids. Bob & Nancy were as much fun as Uncle Jim & Weezie

Michael and family, Joe and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, grandfather /great grandfather. Bob was a wonderful man and we enjoyed his company at the Elks and Legion. He was quite a man. We send our deepest sympathies.

My deepest sympathy to you all. Caring thoughts are with you.