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Chris Barnes

1962 - 2017

BORN

1962

DIED

2017

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Manchester, Tennessee

Chris Barnes Obituary

Graveside services for Chris Barnes, age 55 of Morrison, were conducted on Monday, Oct. 16 at 12:30 p.m. at Farrar Hill Cemetery with Rev. Danny Anderson officiating. The family received friends on Monday from 10 a.m. until noon at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Mr. Barnes passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Chris was born on May 25, 1962 in Cannon County. He worked for over 30 years at the street department for the City of Manchester. He was also a former volunteer fire fighter for North Coffee Volunteer Fire Department. Chris was a jack of all trades. He loved woodworking, small engine repair, and tinkering with things to make them work again. He had a love for life and his family, and will be greatly missed by all of those who called him "Dad." Preceded in death by his parents, Reagor and Shirley Reese. Survived by his loving wife, Melissa "Lisa" Barnes; sons, Allen Barnes (Shelby), Cole Vandergriff (Ashley), Matthew Johnson; daughters, Jodie King (Eric), Kristy Corley (Josh); grandchildren, Jayden, Bentley, Dallas, Alyssa, Christopher, Mark and Riley; father-in-law, Huey C. Baker; friends, Michael Holder, Brother David Kidder, Brandon Spry; a host of friends who he thought of as his family. Online condolences may be made at www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com. Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Chris Barnes.

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Published by Manchester Times from Oct. 18 to Nov. 15, 2017.

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T Hines

November 15, 2017

Please accept my sincere condolences, May the love of family and friends comfort you through your grief and days ahead, let loving memories of Chris to warm your heart, Isaiah 61:1,2 "God binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn."

Nia

October 28, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. We will certainly keep your family in our prayers. (John 5:28)

October 23, 2017

My condolences to the Barnes family during this difficult time. I hope you all can find comfort in a promise made at Jeremiah 29:12,13.

October 22, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family. Losing a loved one is painful but our God promise the we will see them again. May the words in Job 34: 14, 15 give you comfort in this sorrow moment.

MH

October 20, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Barnes family may you rejoice in knowing how much Chris has brought value to your lives that you can imitate and pass on to those you love. Isaiah 57:15

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