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SAMUEL BARNFIELD Obituary

SAMUEL D. BARNFIELD, 80, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born in Uniontown, Ala., he retired from General Electric Co. after 25 years of service and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ida M. Barnfield; a sister, Mary Fikes; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers; and five sisters. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church, with calling from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Interment in Highland Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 22, 2012.

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October 26, 2012

To the Barbfield and TuckerFamily we send our warmest sympathy he will be missed But God loved him best Humbley submitted Pastor Albert Walker and Wife

October 26, 2012

To Sister Barnfield and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Brother Barnfield was a faithful member of our church family at Friendship. He will be missed.
I was glad to have had the chance to see you both at church the last time you were there.
He is now with the Lord.God Bless you all.
Sincerely,
Kaye Curry
Friendship Baptist Church

Greg Barnfield

October 25, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bettye Barnfield

October 24, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Marie Winfrey

October 24, 2012

I'm very sadden for the passing of Sam.I thought of him alot when WWE came on I knew he liked watching it.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Love you Ida.

James & Mary Smith

October 23, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Bettie Walker

October 23, 2012

IDA AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!

October 22, 2012

I am so sadden of Sam's passing.I really liked him.I thought of him alot on Mondays when WWE came on.Sometimes I could call him while it was on.I really enjoyed him.I feel bad that I haven't seen him or Ida for so long.He will be missed! By thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

October 22, 2012

To Ida Barnfield & Family, Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Sam. He will be greatly missed.Know that God will comfort you and keep you in perfect peace. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.May God bless you all. Arthur & Belinda Jackson

samuel barnfield

samuel barnfield

October 22, 2012

to the best uncle i will miss u very much

liz crawford

October 22, 2012

my deepest smpathy to mrs.barnfield & to the family , my thoughts & prayers are with you. you will miss him but rest assured you will be reunited one day & when that day comes you will rejoice, praise the lord!, catch my hug, ( stella fikes ) long time friend) elizabeth mccarrol crawford

October 22, 2012

To the family of Mr. Barnfield

My deepest sympathy in the loss of Mr. Barnfield. His presence in the home will be missed. To Mrs. Barnfield and Annabelle, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Beth Coatie, Case Manager

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