William J. Barnes Jr.

William J. Barnes Jr. obituary, Newport News, VA

William J. Barnes Jr.

William Barnes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Downtown on Mar. 6, 2025.

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Mr. William J. Barnes, Jr., father of Minerva Barnes Seymore, William J. Barnes, III, and Mujahud Barnes, passed on March 3, 2025. Viewing will be held Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th Street, Newport News, VA. A funeral service will be held 12 Noon Friday, March 14, 2025 at the funeral chapel. Interment with full military honors will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens.

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March 13, 2025

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Camille Harvey

March 13, 2025

We are so sorry to hear about your father“s passing. We are sending our love, and prayers of strength and peace.

Camille and Carol Harvey
(Our parents were long time friends. )

Karen Harvey

March 12, 2025

I worked with Mr. Barnes on Ft Eustis in the Environmental Office. He was always a pleasure! Sending strength and prayers to the Barnes family. Rest in Power Mr. Barnes!

Carolyn Prokup

March 9, 2025

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carolyn

March 8, 2025

Sorry to hear. RIP Bill you will be missed

Robin

March 8, 2025

I worked with Mr. Barnes at Fort Eustis. I would often see him at the copy machine and exchange a few words. He was always such a nice person. So sorry for your loss.

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