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Lenney Barnes Obituary
Mr. Barnes of Charlotte departed this life on December 5, 2006 following a lengthy illness. The first of two sons, he was born July 30, 1920 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Lenney R. Barnes and Phoebe Farris Barnes.
Funeral service is 1:00 PM Friday at Little Rock AME Zion Church, with visitation at 12 noon. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Lenney attended the public schools in Charlotte and graduated from Second Ward High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Commercial Industries from Tuskegee Institute, now Tuskegee University. His career in the printing industry included working as manager of the AME Zion Publishing House and a printer with Knight-Ridder Publishing Company (The Charlotte Observer), retiring in 1985.
Lenney was a lifetime member of Little Rock AME Zion Church where he served in various capacities including Trustee and member of the Men's Choir. He was also a World War II veteran who served a tour of duty in the European theater as part of an Ordinance Ammunition Company.
For more than sixty years, Lenney was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He held a life membership and for many years held the office of Keeper of the Peace for the Sixth District.
Lenney was married to Alva Davis Barnes and to this union were born two daughters, Lynetta and Natasha. For 29 years, he was married to Lois Fitts Barnes, who patiently cared for him during his illness.
Those left to cherish memories of his life are his loving and faithful wife Lois; two loving daughters and devoted sons-in-law; Lynetta and Daniel Chisolm, Natasha and Dexter Feaster; two beloved grandchildren, Adrienne Sowell and Karl Feaster, all of Charlotte. In addition, one nephew, James (Suzette) Barnes, Anderson, South Carolina; two brothers-in-law, Elmo (Hazel) Fitts, Norfolk, Virginia and Spurgeon Fitts, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. He also leaves other relatives and many friends.
In lieu of flower, the family requests donations to Little Rock AME Zion Building Fund or Hospice of Lake Norman 705 Griffith Street, Suite 203, Davidson, NC 28036
Alexander Funeral Home is serving the Barnes family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Mingo
December 11, 2006
Dearest Feaster family, we were terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences in your time of need. Please know that we have you lifted up in prayer as God continues to strengthen your family. May your love and memories help you through this trying time and may you rely heavily on your faith and God. With love and sympathy, Linda and Darryl Mingo.
John, Jeanette Jenkins
December 11, 2006
Lynetta:
We are sorry to learn of the death of your Father. May the memories of his life sustain you and your entire family in this hour of grief.
Al & Sandi Holland
December 10, 2006
As we all know friends are in our lives for a season. I feel blessed that I was fortunate enough to be in Daddy Barnes' presents. He loved people and people loved him. May God welcome him into his new home. Don't fret, God is not through with him yet. Daddy Barnes is healed; he has been taken out of his illness. Rejoice! Mourn. Rejoice!
Laura Coleman
December 10, 2006
To Lynette and Family,
I am truly sadden by the lost of father, and my prays are with you. You will never lose the precious wonderful memories that you shared together during his lifetime. He will be truly missed.
Theodore Drain
December 9, 2006
Lynetta and Family, Sorry to hear about the loss of your father and friend. You and your family are in my prayers.
Herman Thomas
December 8, 2006
Please accept our condolences in the passing of your husband and our friend. How well we remember the many occasions that we conversed and shared with you and Mr. Barnes.
While our schedule does not permit our presence, we certainly will be with you through the power and comfort of prayer. We will be in touch with you.
Sincerely,
Mary Knox Thomas and
Herman E. Thomas
Raleigh NC 27601
919-662-8612
Tom, Phyllis & Sons Baldwin
December 8, 2006
Mrs. Barnes and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss. As stated in John 14, our prayer is that Our Savior, Jesus Christ, will comfort, protect, and guide you in times to come. It was quite evident in our visit with Mr. Barnes last Sunday, that his wife, daughters, and grandchildren brought him comfort and peace as soon as each one of you walked into his room. May God continue to bless and keep you.
Regina Chiles
December 7, 2006
Lynetta and Tasha, my prayers are with you and your family on the physical loss of your father. His legacy will continue to live in you.
Valerie Moore Turner
December 7, 2006
Mrs. Barnes, Tasha and Lynetta,
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Mr. Barnes was always such a sweet and funny man. His physical presence will be deeply missed but you will forever have wonderful memories to carry you through.
Anita Brooks Johnson
December 7, 2006
Lynetta and Tasha I share in your loss of such a man who has touched the lives of many. I am so grateful for the wonderful childhood memories that I have of spending time in your home. May you continue to draw strength from each other as you go through this time in your life. Peace and blessings to the entire family.
Barbara Brooks-Yarbor
December 7, 2006
Lynetta, my heart and prayers are with you and your entire family during and after this time.
Peggy Strong
December 7, 2006
Lynetta and Tasha - I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Beverly Moore German
December 7, 2006
To the family of Lenney A. Barnes: Please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of a man among men, Lenney A. Barnes. Lynetta and I were best friends from the moment we met as nine-year-olds and Mr. Barnes helped foster our continued friendship. I always admired his ability to raise two daughters, Lynetta and Natasha to become strong women of distinction. Mr. Barnes you will be sorely missed. May God bless your family.
Liz Russ
December 7, 2006
Mr. Barnes, I will miss you always, but will hold a smile in my heart when I think of you and the time we spent together.
Liz Russ, Hospice Lake Norman
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