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Major Barnes Obituary
age 66, passed away Feb. 25, 2013. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home North Canton Chapel, 801 Pittsburg Ave. NW. Calling hours are from 2-3 p.m.
Reed, 330-477-6721
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Memories and Condolences
for Major Barnes
Chloe Barnes
September 18, 2017
Dad would take great care me brush my hair ,cook ,clean but he also taught me how to do theses things and most of all he taught to love and value peoples opinions like he did .But I could never love every one like did and its hard to live up to him and do better then him like he want me to.And thank you to everyone whom said something ,anything it means a lot.
Cheryl
March 26, 2013
Sail on Soldier!
Jeffery&Theresa Singletary
March 13, 2013
R.I.P
March 11, 2013
Major and I were classmates at Sandy Valley and he graciously stood next to me at our 45th reunion for a photo that I display and treasure. Charming, gracious, and humble are how I remember him. I was awed by what he had accomplished in life. Please know that I will keep him and you, his family, in my prayers.
Garland & Linda Snow-Rivers
March 2, 2013
Barnes Family, So sorry for your loss. Mr. Major was a wonderful, kind gentleman & he will be truly missed. May The Lord provide you with peace & strength as you reflect on his precious memories. God Bless!
Edward Dykes
March 2, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sheila Daniel
March 2, 2013
Chloe and family
We are so sorry to hear about your Father's passing. All of the neighbors
will miss him, especially Jonah.
The Daniel's
Betty (Meiser) Fallot
March 2, 2013
Dear family members of Major,
My heart was saddened when I learned of Major's passing. He was a great guy not only on the basketball floor but as a classmate & friend as well. I'm so glad he came to our 45th Class Reunion in 2010 and we were all able to share fond memories. He'll always be remembered as a gentle, caring person. God bless each of you!
Anne & David DeGraffinreed
March 2, 2013
To Art, April, Derrick and the Barnes family,
Our sincere sympathy for your loss. This has been such a difficult year for your family; just know that we hold you up in prayer. Major will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Sue Stevens Valentine
March 2, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
March 2, 2013
To the Barnes Family,
Major was a very good neighbor.We will miss his friendly visits from his front porch to ours.Watching him brush Chloe's hair always made me smile from across the street.He took great care of her.It is an honor to have known Major and he will be sadly missed.
Neighbors,
Joe and Cheryl Johnson
Ohlingers
March 1, 2013
Chloe - all of our love and sympathy to you and your family from the Ohlingers. We will miss seeing your dad at the bus stop and at PCMS. Ellie and Ty especially send their love.
ADRIANNE "SEEKY" BREWER-GRANT
March 1, 2013
TO THE BARNES FAMILY YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPOTHY IN THE PASSING OF MAJOR BARNES IVE KNOWN MAJOR FOR MANY MANY YEARS. STARTING AT THE ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH WHERE HE WAS A FAITHFUL MEMBER BACK THEN... HE WAS ALWAYS SO HUMBLE AND KIND. I NO THIS FAMILY HAS BEEN THROUGH IT WITH THE PASSING OF THE MOTHER AND NOW MAJOR... ART MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.... AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO FOR YOU JUST LET ME NO......
Tiana Suggs-Williams
March 1, 2013
I was deeply saddened when I heard of Major's passing. What a wonderful, caring, positive influence. Major was a wonderful person to be around with a humble spirit and a huge heart. You don't get a chance to meet many great people in life and I've had the pleasure of knowing this one. My deepest condolences go out to his family at this time.
Lolita Brinson
March 1, 2013
April and Derrick, our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Lolita Brinson & Family
Mike Kaczmarz
March 1, 2013
My prayers to Major's family. I was at Blackburn College with him. Major was a teammate, a leader, and, most of all, a friend. He was older than most of his teammates, and he taught us about life. He helped us mature. Although time and distance have separated us, there are still several of us around Illinois. When we get together, talking about "Glory Days," Major's name is always mentioned first.
To his family, that most of us have never met, may it offer you some comfort to know Major was well respected and well loved at Blackburn.
Debbie Bigrigg
March 1, 2013
To the family of Major Barnes I was very sorry to hear of Major's passing, he was a super nice man. Always had a smile and my oh my could that man cook. Keep your memories close and let God help you through this journey.
Cheryl Polk
March 1, 2013
Major was a most encouraging individual to me on the job. I will not forget him for all of his kindness!
K. Hendricks
March 1, 2013
Chloe, we are so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We all love you very much. Big hugs for you, Chloe!!
-From your friends at PCMS
Thelma Barnes
February 28, 2013
To my little cousins Sommer and Chloe may God be with you always Major was a very loving son, brother, dad and now he's an Angel in heaven he is missed truly love you guys your cousin.
Pat Longo
February 28, 2013
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Major. I remember him as a Sandy Valley basketball star & a great guy to know. My sympathy to his family. R.I.P. Major. You will be missed by many.
Jeffery/&Theresa Singletary
February 28, 2013
RIP
Patricia Gero (Andreini)
February 28, 2013
No one from the Sandy Valley area will ever forget Major, especially the ones from Waynesburg! My sympathy to the family.
Sommer Clayborne
February 28, 2013
I love you daddy. You will truly be missed. Life will never be the same. You are my angel...
February 28, 2013
Sommer & Eddie, Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dad Sommer.
We Love you Tracey, Torie, Kelvin & Taylor ~ Atlanta, Ga
Jill Kozelek-Carbajal
February 28, 2013
Sommer, Chloe and family,
Your father was a very sweet, special man, who loved you very much. I have many happy memories of him that I'll treasure forever. He will be missed and held close to my heart.
Melinda Ramos-Whitehead
February 28, 2013
To the Barnes family, my heartfelt condolences to all of you. God Bless.
Melinda Ramos Whitehead
Jim Andreini
February 28, 2013
My condolences, Major was one of the smoothest basketball players Waynesburg ever produced. He was a great kid growing up.
Jim andreini
Tonia (Richardson) Davis
February 28, 2013
To the family of Major Barnes:
I am in disbelieve to learn of the passing of Major Barnes. Major has been "part of our family" since I was a small child. I visited with him and his family when I was in California. My prayers are with the family.
Florence Elkins
February 28, 2013
To Major's family my sincere condolences on your loss. I went to school with Major graduating with him. He was a wonderful person. I will keep you in my prayers. Remember the precious gift of memories is something death cannot take away. Again my sincere sympathy.
Max and Darleen Lebold
February 28, 2013
Please accept our condolances, Major is in a better place. May God Bless you
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