James Barnes Obituary
James "Matt" was born on August 12, 1957, in Alameda County, California. He lived many years in Florida before moving to Cherokee. James was a member of Yellowhill Baptist Church and was saved by Preacher Roland Whitaker. He was preceded in death by his mom, Louisa Crowe Barnes; sisters Marion Sherrill and Cindy Crowe; brother Clayton Crowe; and son Ronald Stevie Barnes.
James is survived by his son, Jordan Price of Minnesota; sisters Esther Barnes of Cherokee and Edwina Jones(Kermit) of Lexington, NC; and grandchildren Joseph, Isabella, and Little Stevie. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Azure " Blondie" Gaston, along with her family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Chapel of Long House Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Burgess-Oocumma Veterans Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion, Steve Youngdeer Post 143. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Long House Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Lee Koontz
February 19, 2026
Jordan, Ester, Edwina and all Matt's family. We were truly sorry to hear that Matt passed away. I had talked to him just a few days before his death. We became friends when Matt came back to Cherokee from Florida and he settled in Bradleys Campground, where we were staying. We have a lot years and a lot of memories, and Friendship with Matt. I'm sure we, as well as you will miss him.
Lee and Jean Koontz
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