Marion Dell Barnes

Marion Dell Barnes obituary, Ponchatoula, LA

Marion Dell Barnes

Marion Barnes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by LN Hughes Funeral Services, LLC on Jun. 11, 2025.

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Marion Dell Barnes passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025 at his residence in St. Bernard, Louisiana, at the age of 77. He was born on Friday, October 17, 1947 in Magee, Mississippi to the late Harold and Paulene Barnes. Marion was a retired member of Plumbers Local 60 for the past 45 years.
Marion's family members include his beloved wife of 57 years, Betty "Sue" Barnes; children, Melissa Assavedo (Barry), Richie Barnes (Amy), Harold Barnes (Kori), and David Barnes (Debbie); 12 grandchildren, Corey, Courtney (Kenny), Christine (Larry), Devin (Emily), Dell (Hannah), Danielle (Joel), Mollie, Jack, Mark, Mallory, Ethan, and Eli; sisters, Jocelyn Moore (the late Bobby) and Susan Oneal (the late Bruce); and brother, the late Harold, Jr. Also survived by 8 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Marion was a proud member of Delacroix Hope Baptist Church.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Poydras Baptist Church, 8213 Saro Lane, St. Bernard, Louisiana 70085 on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, followed by the Funeral Service at 1:00 pm with Pastor Paul Hussey officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital online at stjude.org/donate in Marion's memory.
Share your thoughts and memories of Marion in his guestbook by visiting Lnhughes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to LN Hughes Funeral Services of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
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