Fred Barnes

Fred Barnes obituary, Sulligent, AL

Fred Barnes

Fred Barnes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Veal Memorial Funeral Home – Sulligent on Apr. 28, 2025.
In lieu of Flowers memorials may be made to
Crews Cemetery Fund
c/op Kenneth Crutchfield
194 Mixon Road
Sulligent, AL 35586
Visitation
Tuesday 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Veal Memorial Funeral Home
Sulligent, AL
Service
Tuesday
2:00 PM
Chapel
Veal Memorial Funeral Home
Sulligent, AL
Burial
Crews Cemetery
Fred Barnes age 76 of Town Creek, AL passed away Friday, April 26, 2025 at his residence.
Born August 12, 1948 in Lamar County, AL he is the son of the late Murphy Lee and Bobbie Joyce Hankins Barnes, and the husband of the late Maxine Terry Barnes. He grew up in Lamar County and moved to Ardmore, AL. In 2009 he moved to Town Creek, AL. He retired from Metal Exchange as a Truck Driver. He loved fishing, hunting, playing his guitar and spending time with his family.
He is survived by 2 Daughters, Brenda Joyce Tucker (James) of Fayetteville, TN, and Veronica Lynn Shelton (Bruce) of Ardmore, AL, a Son, Michael Dewayne Barnes (Sandra) of Town Creek, AL, 8 Grandchildren and several Great Grandchildren, 2 Sisters, Patricia Taylor (Alvis) of Sulligent, AL, and Connie Tate (Mikey) of Greenwood Springs, MS, and a Brother, Joey Barnes (Lenetta) of Sulligent, AL, and several Nieces and Nephews.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, Maxine Terry Barnes, 2 Brothers, Jackie Allen Barnes and Allen Dale Barnes, Great Grand Daughter In Law, Cora Shelton and Great Grand Son In Law, Aaron Lee.
Services held Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM from the Veal Memorial Funeral Home Chapel - Sulligent with burial in the Crews Cemetery. Bro. Howard McNeal officiating.
Veal Memorial Funeral Home of Sulligent, AL directing.

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