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Carl Barnes Obituary

CARL EUGENE BARNES JR., 29 passed away September 8, 2007 in Houston. Family will receive friends Saturday, September 15, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Zion Christian Center Out Reach Church, 5530 Vanfleet, Houston TX 77033. A celebration of life will begin at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Houston Mamorial Gardens Cemetery.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 14, 2007.

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Jesse Muhammad

October 10, 2007

Peace & Blessings Family.

Being a 1997 graduate of Forest Brook High School I was deeply saddened when I received this news. I pray that God will bless you all with comfort and peace of mind during this hard time. God always has an ultimate plan and with patience He always blesses us with the Light of Understanding.

Shantera Jones-Carroll FBJ C/O ' 96

September 28, 2007

My deepest condolences to the Barnes Family! May the LORD bless you all and strengthen your hearts during this time of sorrow.May the family have peace knowing that he is in the hands of the LORD.

Twana (TC) McKelvey

September 24, 2007

I want to send my sincere condolences to the family of Carl Barnes (Big Carl). I sung with Big Carl in Eternal Life. I will truly miss Big Carl but i know that he is in my heart. Just keep remembering the good times and remember that he's no longer suffering. I know that you hear that just about everyday but believe it works. May God continue to bless you and the rest of his family & friends. The Original E-Life for Life baby.

Trazie Burrows

September 24, 2007

I remember marching in the band and singing in the choir with Carl. I pray that God give you peace, understanding, and wisdom. May God continue to bless the family.

Michelle Adams

September 23, 2007

I would like to extend my condolence to the entire family of Carl Barnes he was a great guy. may his soul rest in peace.You are in my prayers.

Janeika Phipps

September 19, 2007

My deepest condolences to the Barnes Family! May the lord bless you all and strengthen your hearts durning this time of sorrow.

Clophina Ned

September 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

Forest Brook c/o'97

S. Gray/ Former ACS Co-worker

September 18, 2007

To the Barnes Family:
I was reaging the obituary section and happen to see Carl's picture and was sadden to know he passed on. Just know that you had a kind and gentle husband. Carl always had someting silly to say when he came to work. We could always depend on him to make everybody smile and laugh. He will truly be missed. Just know that you have the Lord on your side, and he heals all wounds with time.
My prayers are with you and your entire faimly in your time of sorrow.

Shemeca Joseph

September 17, 2007

Carl, you were my boy in the band and you will truly be missed. My prayers are with the family on this day of mourning...just know that GOD will never put more on us than we can bare. God Bless you Barnes Family!!!

Alton Stewart

September 17, 2007

Carl,
You will definitely be missed by many, and forgotten by none. I'm deeply saddened by your passing, and my prayers go out to the Barnes family. Your friendship was priceless. FBJ c/o '95

nikita sims

September 17, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Shamarian Junior

September 15, 2007

You will be missed Carl; my prayers are with your family.

Lyria Grant

September 15, 2007

Chanice & family..... You have my deepest condolences. I just learned of Carl's passing this evening. Please know that I am and will be always here for you all, and will keep you lifted in prayer. Carl was a wonderful young man and will be surely missed.

Taneila McCutcheon

September 15, 2007

carl you always said thngs to make me laugh the whole time we were working at centerpoint!!! im going to miss u dearly aka (Toby) Muah....

Berthina Sidney-Lawhorn

September 15, 2007

To God be the glory! He is gone but never forgotten. My deepest sympathy to the Barnes family. Continued prayers are with you'll always.

ARBITRON INC

September 15, 2007

MAY THE LORD BE WITH THE BARNES FAMILY AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH. CARL WAS A VERY HARD WORKER WITH US AT ARBITRON AND ONE OF THE MOST HEARTWARMING PERSON YOU COULD EVER MEET,VERY HUMBLE AND HE WILL DEFINETLY BE MISSED.

Gala Geegan

September 14, 2007

Chanice and The Barnes Family Our
Prayers are with you always, Chanice, we are here for you always, remember that god is good, and we all know, that Carl will be singing in Heaven, This comes with love, From The Geegan Family and Freinds. God Bless you and the kids.

Tamekia Steptoe-Milladge

September 14, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Barnes family. I will keep you in my prayers. Matthew 5:4 " Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Davis & April Francis

September 14, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Tanya Washington-Jones

September 14, 2007

Carl was such a sweet, happy, loveable person. He will definitely be missed! I am praying that God gives you strength to endure this trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tanya

Arlenthius Milton

September 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Raquel B. - Forest Brook C/O 96

September 14, 2007

Carl was a wonderful classmate who seemed to always share a smile or words that would make you smile. I know that he will be greatly missed by his acquaintances and close loved ones, but know that if we walk in the path of the Lord, we shall see him on the other side.

Raven Brown-Williams

September 14, 2007

To the family, this is Raven Brown, class of 97. I am sorry for your lose and I will be praying for you. Keep your head up and know that God has a hand in everything.

May God Bless You

Aundra Sanders

September 14, 2007

My most humble regrets and Condolences to the Barnes family.

To: Carl;- Rest in peace
"Lost, but never forgotten"

A. Sanders c/o 96

LaSonya Wiley

September 14, 2007

Chanice Barnes

Neicy,
I just want you to know that I love you from the bottom of my heart. And all I can say is that GOD is a waymaker and he we see you through!

Love Ya!
Tat and Christal

Rhonnika Clifton

September 14, 2007

It pains my heart to hear that a man so young has been taken home so soon, but I thank God for the life and times that he had with us on this earth. My prayers go out to his family at this time. May God shine on your heart.

Class of '97 associate FBJ H.S.

Tonya Peavy

September 14, 2007

May God Bless the Barnes Family. You have my deepest sympathy.

Ivieyonn Buie

September 14, 2007

May God Bless and keep you in his hands! You are gone to be with our father now! My prayer is that our father in heaven will provide your family and closest friends with the strenth they need to get through this time of grieve! And so it is!

Marco Jones

September 14, 2007

Carl, was a good hearted person and will be greatly missed by everyone that he came in contact with. I am very sad to hear of his passing and will pray for his family. FB c/o 96

LaTarsha Hamilton

September 14, 2007

Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time.


Forest Brook Class of 96!!!

Yvette Francis

September 14, 2007

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in the loss of your love one.

Barbara Ryans

September 14, 2007

I just wanted to extend my sympathy to the family and friend. God has picked a BEAUTIFUL flower for his garden. My prayer and thoughts are with the family.

September 14, 2007

To Chanice Lockhart-Barnes,

Our sincere condolence to you. I can not imagine the pain you are enduring. I would like to encourage you to look to the hills whence cometh your strength, for your strength cometh from the Lord. Reflect on ALL the fond memories you have of Carl. Memories is something death can not rob us of.

We love you and you are in our prayers.

Lewis, Elizabeth (Ping) and Chloe Edmonson

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