Robert Lamar "Bobby" Barnes

Dear Jean, I was sorry to ready about your Husband, I remember you both fondly. He will always be in your heart. Sharon White/School Board of Alachua County Benefits Office

To my dear friend Jean,
What a wonderful, sweet man, husband, father, and grandfather Bobby was! I know how you will miss him, and so will we. You are in our prayers.

Bill Avery used to play ball with Bobby way back. We also attended First Baptist quite a few years. Our best to you, Jean. He was a great guy!
Bill and Linda Avery

My favorite memory of the incredible life I and my siblings vicariously lived thru was ya'lls bridge nights back in the day. Barnes, Finleys, Sherods and Pritchetts. Still would love to learn how to play bridge. Bob would always have the ultimately worst jokes, HA! He never had a harsh word for anyone, always loving, caring and reaching out for a hug. Thru all of you, I gained great friends to grow up with thru Bobby and Laurie. Jean, you have been the best friend my mother could ever have. I and all of my family members thank you for the love you and Bob have shared with us. Bob will always be in my heart! Oh! did I forget how awesome it was when Dad and Bob refereed basketball? I think their halftime entertainment was sometimes more exciting than the game.

dear jean barnes sorry for the loss of your husband i know the road ahead will be long ps i can do all things through christ who strengthens me philippians 4.13 from michael thomas smith eastside 12th grader

Mr. Barnes was one of my dad's best friends and was so kind to our family when my father (Hebron) died in Jan. 2010. I knew him first when I was the stat keeper for the Eastside High girls basketball team in 1978 and he was a referee. He was a very nice and kind man. God Bless and Mrs. Barnes, I know how much you will miss him.

To The Barnes Family:
Remembering you Jean and your Love Ones Today with a Special Prayer of Peace. Hold on to All of your Special Memories of Mr. Bob and Everything will be Alright.

My thoughts and prayers to the family.

I have fond recollections of Bobby when we were young men--my deepest sympathy to Toni and the family.
We've lost a great Landon Lion & Gator!!!
Warren Butler, St. Augustine

Jean, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob was such a great guy, and he always had thoughtful insight to add to any conversation, meeting, or class. We will miss his smile and quiet strength.

Bobby was such a great guy! Jean, I'm sure you and the children remember a 27 inning softball game that he pitched...and won! (Of course, I'm going back several years.) Special prayers go out to you.