A. Emmett Barnes III

A. Emmett Barnes, III -SEA ISLAND - A. Emmett Barnes, III, 87, died Thursday, March 27, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 2P.M. Monday, March 31, 2008 at Vineville Presbyterian Church with the Reverend David Jordan and Dr. Kirby Godsey officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at St. Simons Presbyterian Church on Friday, April 11, 2008 at 2P.M. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Humane Services, 1354 Nottingham Drive, Macon, GA 31211. -Mr. Barnes graduated from Lanier High School, the University of North Carolina with a degree in business, and Harvard University with a master's in business administration. Barnes joined the U.S. Army and served in World War II, earning a Bronze Star. He reached the rank of captain. He served as chairman of the Macon Chamber of Commerce, where he originated the phrase "Macon on the Move" and the United Way of Central Georgia. Mr. Barnes was one of the founders and chairman of American Federal Savings and Loan. He was chairman of Security Life Insurance Company. Tom Meakin, stock broker and insurance analyst from Chicago, called Mr. Barnes "the Debit Dynamo of the debit insurance industry". He was the president of Barnes and Barnes Insurance Agency. He also served as president of the National Life Insurance Conference. Mr. Barnes was the past owner the Bibb Transit Company and Shrimpboat Restaurant. He served on the board of directors and executive committee of Trust Company of Georgia. -Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife, Edwina Ray Barnes of Macon; brother, Dr. Waddell Barnes of Macon; two faithful companions, Barney and Bitsey, his rescued dogs; and several nieces and nephews. -Hart's Mortuary has charge of arrangements.